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1998 Map of Northwest Pontiac

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Northwest Pontiac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Vermilion River snakes across this corner of Livingston County, defining a landscape shaped by agricultural drainage and early rural settlement. In the northwest, Cornell serves as a primary hub, while the small hamlet of Rowe sits near the river's center course. The map reveals a high concentration of pioneer and family burial grounds including Cornell Cem, Bayou Cem, Zooks Cem, and McMillan Cem, offering significant value for genealogical research.

Infrastructure in the late 1990s reflects both traditional land use and modern expansion, from the Fairground and Municipal Airport near Pontiac to the industrial presence of the Tank Farm in Esmen township. The drainage network is particularly detailed, showing the confluence of Wolf Creek and Rooks Creek with the main river. Rural life is anchored by local institutions like Esmen Ch and the Pontiac-Esmen Sch, illustrating the dispersed community structure characteristic of the Illinois prairie.