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2015 Map of Omega

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Omega and Brubaker anchor this rural Marion County landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks carve through the Illinois prairie. The region's genealogy is preserved in a high density of rural burial grounds, ranging from Summit Prairie Cem in the southwest to Millican Cem and Lovells Grove Cem further east. These sites, along with others like Hadden Cem and Bee Branch Cem, often mark the locations of early family farmsteads and pioneer settlements that predated more modern infrastructure.

The eastern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the expansive waters of Forbes Lake and the recreational area at Rocky Point Beach. This area is characterized by a complex drainage system including Lost Fork and Skillet Fork, which contrast with the straightened section lines of the regional road network. To the south, the village of Iuka sits at a crossroads, while water bodies like Boston Lake and Neffs Lake provide distinct landmarks within the rolling agricultural terrain.