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2018 Map of Newman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The town of Newman serves as the primary hub in this corner of Douglas County, where the street grid is clearly defined by local thoroughfares like W Yates St and N Coffin St. The surrounding landscape is a classic example of Illinois prairie drainage management, dominated by an intricate system of natural branches and engineered waterways such as Jordan Slough, Newman Number 2 Drain, and Brushy Fork. These watercourses dictate the layout of the agricultural parcels and county roads that crisscross the terrain.

Rural life is anchored by small settlements and historical markers like Palermo and McCown, while Pleasant Ridge Cem stands as a significant landmark for those researching local lineage. The boundary between Douglas and Edgar counties runs vertically through the center, separating the township of Newman from the outskirts of Hume to the east. This 2018 survey documents a region where modern infrastructure continues to follow the paths carved by early water management and the centralizing influence of the railroad-era towns.