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2018 Map of Rend Lake Dam

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Rend Lake Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Benton and its surrounding waterworks dominate this 2018 survey of Franklin County, where the infrastructure of the Rend Lake Dam shapes the local geography. The landscape is a complex network of reservoirs and creeks, including the Big Muddy River and specialized catchments like the Mine Number 21 Reservoir. This interplay of water and industry is evident in the transition from the municipal center of Benton out to smaller outlying communities such as Whittington and Rend City.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from family-named burial grounds like Winemiller Cem and Cypher Cem to the elevations of Browning Hill and Bluebell Bluff. The map also details the transportation and recreation corridor near Benton Park and Lake Benton, providing a contemporary look at the residential roads and public facilities like the Benton Municipal Airport that serve this southern Illinois region.