2012 Map of Oblong North

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The N Fork Embarras River winds through this rural Crawford County landscape, defining the agricultural character of the region as it appeared in the early 21st century. The settlement of Oblong anchors the southern edge of the survey, with Oblong Lake and the Oblong Cem nearby. To the north, smaller communities like Kibbie and Dogwood are connected by a precise grid of county roads, including Co HWY-13 and Co HWY-14. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the townships, such as Harmony Cem, Randolph Cem, and White Oak Cem. The drainage network is particularly dense here, with Willow Cr, Muddy Cr, and No Business Cr cutting through the fields to join the larger river system. This survey documents the persistent rural township structure of Illinois, where small family-named landmarks like Baily Cem and Sand Rock Cem remain prominent features of the land.