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2018 Map of Murdock

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Murdock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Douglas County is defined by a rigid grid of country roads and drainage patterns at the edge of Newman. Small agricultural hubs like Murdock and Fairland punctuate the landscape, serving as historical anchors for the surrounding farmsteads. The importance of local heritage is visible in the distribution of family or community burial grounds, including Jordan Cem, Murdock Cem, and Albin Cem.

Water management is central to this prairie terrain, evidenced by the winding courses of Jordan Slough and Brushy Fork, alongside the man-made channel of Newman Number 2 Drain. This drainage network suggests the intensive land use required for central Illinois farming. Notable landmarks beyond the town centers include Mayhall Airport and a dense network of county roads, such as Co RD 950 N and W Main St, which facilitate transport across the township and range boundaries.