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2012 Map of Owaneco

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Owaneco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Owaneco serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Christian County, situated along a diagonal corridor that connects the smaller settlements of Millersville and Rosamond. The topography is defined by the branching drainage of Locust Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Cotton Cr, which flow through a strictly partitioned grid of rural roads. This pattern reflects the area's deep-rooted farming heritage, where section lines dictate the placement of local routes like E 1000 N Rd and N 1800 E Rd.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites including Donner Cem, Buckeye Cem, and Potters Field Cem, which are often located near these early property boundaries or creek bends. To the northwest, the map captures the edge of Lake Taylorville, while unique landmarks like the Metsker Landing Strip and the Post Office in Rosamond highlight the varied infrastructure of this central Illinois prairie region during the early 21st century.