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2015 Map of Oakland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Oakland community serves as the primary hub in this portion of Coles County, where the grid of rural roads meets the winding course of the Embarras River. The landscape is characterized by its agricultural heritage and several significant water features, including Lake Oakland and the expansive Walnut Point State Park Lake to the north. These reservoirs, alongside Miller Lake, indicate a region where water management and recreation have shaped the local topography alongside traditional farming.

Genealogists will find a wealth of localized data through the numerous burial sites scattered across the township, such as Pleasant Grove Cem, Rosedale Cem, and Berry Cem. The map also documents the transition between counties at the Douglas Co and Coles Co line. Landmark features like the Barnett Bridge crossing the river and tributary streams such as Brushy Fork and Greasy Cr provide specific points of reference for tracing family land tracts and historic transportation routes through the Illinois prairie.