The village of Plymouth serves as the central hub of this West Central Illinois landscape, situated at the junction of Hancock, McDonough, and Schuyler Counties. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by the winding course of the La Moine River and its numerous tributaries, including Bronson Creek, Panther Cr, and Flour Cr. The region's agricultural and rural heritage is evident in the cluster of small settlements like Saint Mary and Colmar, and the preservation of historic local burial grounds. Genealogists will find several notable family and community landmarks, such as Irwin Cem, Trimble Cem, Round Prairie Cem, and Davenport Cem. Water features such as Dennis Lake and Augusta Lake punctuate the southern landscape, while a dense grid of rural roads and county routes facilitates travel between the small towns and surrounding farmsteads.
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1913 · Colchester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Carthage
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Carthage
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Augusta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Camp Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Augusta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Burlington
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Burlington
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Burlington
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1974 · Bentley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000