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2015 Map of Petersburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Petersburg anchors the southwestern corner of this survey, where the Sangamon River carves a winding path through the heart of Menard County. This landscape is a patchwork of agricultural plots and small settlements, including Greenview to the northeast and Curtis centrally located. The terrain is defined by the river’s floodplain and its various tributaries such as Cabiness Cr, Indian Cr, and Hemp Factory Br, which drain the surrounding prairie into the larger river system.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, particularly the numerous family and community burial grounds scattered across the township. These include the Saint Petersburg Cem and Oakland Cem near the town center, as well as more rural sites like Baker Prairie Number 1 Cem, Godbey Cem, and Sandridge Cem. The transition from river bottomlands to higher ground is marked by roads following early survey lines, such as Kirby School Ave and German Cemetery Ave, reflecting the region's long-established rural infrastructure.