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2021 Map of Plainview

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Macoupin Creek and its many tributaries, including Hurricane Cr and Lick Br, create a deeply dissected landscape across this portion of Macoupin County. The small settlements of Plainview and Macoupin serve as the primary hubs for this rural community, where the land use is primarily agricultural, interspersed with significant riparian corridors. A notable concentration of family and community burial sites reflects the area's long-established resident history, with Emerick Cem, Brayford Cem, and Hillyard Cem scattered across the township lines.

Transportation patterns follow a mix of traditional section lines and winding creek-side routes like Stagecoach Rd and Shipman Rd. Water management is evident in the presence of Suhling Pond and the more substantial New Gillespie Lake at the eastern edge. This 2021 update from the U.S. Geological Survey details the modern infrastructure while preserving the locations of these historical landmarks, providing a clear view of how these small Illinois communities have maintained their footprint over decades of development.