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2018 Map of Opdyke

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Opdyke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mount Vernon and its eastern surroundings are characterized by a network of rural settlements and family cemeteries that define the local heritage of Jefferson County. The landscape is segmented by numerous small waterways, including Sevenmile Cr, Twomile Cr, and Fourmile Cr, which flow through the agricultural terrain. The presence of smaller communities like Opdyke, Marlow, and Bluford illustrates the persistent local-center pattern common to southern Illinois, while Mount Vernon Airport serves as a modern logistical anchor for the region.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the map's numerous burial sites, such as Newton Farm Cem, East Salem Cem, and Black Oak Ridge Cem. These features, alongside older place names like Camp Ground and Shirley, provide a clear spatial record of the community's development over time. The transport network, ranging from rural lanes like Co Rd 1600 E to significant local arteries like New Fairfield Rd, ties these dispersed settlements and historical markers together.