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2012 Map of Rankin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rankin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rankin serves as the primary hub in this portion of Vermilion County, oriented around a grid that includes S Johnson St and N Ave. The village layout is anchored by the Po and is situated just south of the Rankin Cem. Small settlements like Clarence and Pellville are connected by a rigid network of rural roads, such as N 2600 E Rd and E 4300 N Rd, illustrating the persistence of early agricultural land divisions.

The landscape is defined by several meandering waterways that contrast with the rectilinear road grid. The Middle Fork Vermilion River sweeps across the southern portion of the area, while smaller tributaries like Whisky Cr, Pigeon Cr, and Sugar Cr drain the surrounding fields. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds, including Mount Olivet Cem and Patton Cem, which remain as quiet landmarks in the prairie landscape.