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2021 Map of Oakford

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Oakford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Oakford sits at the intersection of prairie and floodplains in this central Illinois landscape, where the Sangamon River and Mound Lake define the northern lowlands. The terrain shifts significantly south of the river, transitioning into a network of dissected ridges and hollows such as Mott Hollow, Millseed Hollow, and Opossum Hollow. This topographical variation influenced early settlement patterns, with roads like Whites Crossing Rd and Tar Creek Rd navigating the complex drainage systems of Clary Creek and Tar Creek.

Genealogists will find several family and community landmarks, including Watkins Cemetery and Hash Cemetery, alongside the small settlement of Bobtown. The presence of both Concord Cemetery and Old Concord Cemetery suggests a shifting community center over time. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure, including many named farm-to-market roads like William Watkins Rd and Lounsberry Rd that weave between the timbered hills and agricultural plots.