Lake Springfield dominates the northwestern portion of this landscape, its fingers reaching inland at Long Bay and under the Lindsey Bridge. South of the Springfield city limits, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of rural townships and small settlements like Rochester, New City, and Beamington. This 2018 survey reveals a heavy emphasis on localized history through its numerous burial grounds, including Motterville Cem, Vigal Cem, and Zion Cem, which often represent early family plots or community foundations in Sangamon County.
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1907 · Springfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1922 · Divernon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Taylorville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Divernon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Taylorville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Springfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Springfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Springfield West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Springfield East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Mechanicsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500