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2021 Map of Palmyra

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Palmyra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Palmyra and Modesto anchor this agricultural section of Macoupin County, where the prairie grid is interrupted by the intricate drainages of Solomon Cr and the complex shoreline of Otter Lake. This landscape is a significant resource for genealogists, as it preserves the locations of numerous family and community burial sites scattered across the township lines. These include Blue Grass Cem, Oneal Cem, and the solitary Doss Grave.

To the south and east, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by the tributaries of the Otter Creek system. Local recreational and utility landmarks like Lake Greenwood and the Golf Course near Union Cem show the evolution of land use alongside traditional farming. Further south, the map identifies small, remote sites such as Etter Cem and Welton Cem, providing a detailed spatial record of rural settlement patterns and local lineage.