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2015 Map of Opdyke

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mount Vernon and the eastern Jefferson County landscape are defined by a dense network of creek drainages and small rural settlements in this 2015 update. The terrain is partitioned by waterways such as Sevenmile Cr and Casey Fork, which have historically influenced the layout of local roads and farmsteads. Smaller communities like Opdyke, Bluford, and Shirley anchor the surrounding agricultural lands, while the Mount Vernon Airport serves as a modern transportation landmark on the western edge.

Family history researchers will find a significant concentration of burial grounds throughout the area, including the Old Orchard Cem, Arnold Cem, and the uniquely named Newton Farm Cem. These sites, along with features like Camp Ground, reflect the long-standing social and religious fabric of this southern Illinois region. The map also captures the path of Auxier Cr and Dodds Cr as they meander through the rural acreage.