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2015 Map of Northeast Pontiac

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Northeast Pontiac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Vermilion River and its various tributaries, including Wolf Cr and Smith Br, define the drainage patterns of this Livingston County landscape. The city of Pontiac anchors the southwestern corner of the quadrangle, where local landmarks like Saint Marys Catholic Cem and the Pontiac Southside Cem provide significant points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the region. Transportation routes radiate from the city center, connecting smaller rural communities such as Cayuga and Swygert through a grid of well-defined township roads.

Aviation and infrastructure are prominent on the sheet, with the Pontiac Municipal Airport and the smaller Schott Airport situated near the river's path. Moving northeast toward Odell, the terrain remains predominantly agricultural, interrupted only by quiet crossings like Swygert Cem and the winding course of Deer Cr. This survey captures the steady layout of central Illinois prairie life, balancing municipal growth with the preservation of rural cemeteries and watercourses.