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2024 Map of Princeton North

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Princeton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Princeton and its northern rural townships are defined by a network of agricultural roads and the winding path of Big Bureau Creek. This area of Illinois reflects a deeply rooted settlement pattern, where small communities like Limerick and Dover anchor a landscape dotted with numerous historic burial grounds. The frequency of sites such as Prairie Repose Cem, Woodlawn Stoner Cem, and Pioneer Cem suggests a rich genealogical record for the county.

Waterways like Lime Creek, Masters Fork, and Epperson Run drain the fertile plains, while Beaver Glenn Lake provides a localized water feature near the eastern boundary. The map illustrates the transition from the organized street grid of northern Princeton to the expansive section-line road system that connects Greenoak to the surrounding farmland, capturing the enduring rural character of the region in the early 21st century.