Agricultural lands along the border of Montgomery and Christian Counties define this rural landscape. The terrain is crisscrossed by a dense network of sectional roads and drainage systems, including the meandering paths of Macoupin Cr and the W Fork Shoal Cr. A notable modern landmark is the Murphy Farms Airport, situated in the center of the survey area, which highlights the integration of aviation into large-scale farming operations. Local history is etched into the road names, with routes like Morrisonville Ave, Mine Ave, and Grainleg Ave reflecting the region's deep ties to transit, industry, and cultivation. In the southeast, the Prairie Fork flows through the landscape, while smaller tributaries like Clear Cr and Horse Cr break up the predominantly flat prairie geography.
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1922 · Divernon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Taylorville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Raymond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Divernon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Taylorville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Raymond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Nokomis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Nokomis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:250,000