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2024 Map of Rising

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Mahomet and the outskirts of Champaign anchor this Illinois landscape, which transitions from riverine corridors to the high ground of Yankee Ridge. The Sangamon River meanders through the northwest, joined by the Big Ditch and Phillippe Creek, while the southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the modern expansion of Champaign near Parkland College.

Genealogists will find a cluster of family-named landmarks and historical burial sites, including Fisher Cem, Phillippe Cem, and Jersey Cem. The small community of Rising sits centrally at a rail intersection, illustrating the rural hamlets that once served the agricultural backbone of Champaign County. Aviation and recreation are noted via McCulley Airport and the sprawling Lake of the Woods park area, reflecting the diverse land use in this part of the Prairie State.