The Little Wabash River snakes through the landscape of southern Illinois, creating dramatic oxbows and features like Winners Bend and The Bayou. This rural area at the junction of White and Gallatin counties is defined by its small crossroads settlements and a high density of ancestral burial grounds, including the Garrison Family Cem and Moore Cem. The map reveals the community structure of New Haven, Herald, and Cottonwood, where the Cottonwood Presbyterian Church stands as a focal point for the local township. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Sutton Airport situated between Cane Cr and the main road network. The terrain is marked by the winding courses of Lick Cr and various drainage systems that feed the river, illustrating the hydrological patterns of the Illinois bottomlands.
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1905 · Eldorado
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · New Haven
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · New Haven
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Eldorado
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Carmi
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Enfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Carmi
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Enfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · New Haven
USGS Topo · 1:62,500