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2024 Map of Saint Francisville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Wabash River meanders along the Illinois and Indiana border, defining the eastern edge of this landscape where the town of St. Francisville sits atop the river bluffs. This riverine environment is characterized by intricate drainage systems like England Ditch and the Old Swan Pond Ditch, which feed into low-lying areas such as Swan Pond and Rapid Pond. The terrain transitions from the fertile bottomlands to the unique sandy elevations of the Sand Barrens, a notable geographical feature in the northern portion of the quadrangle.

Genealogists will find a high density of small burial sites scattered across the rural townships, including the Stillwell Family Cem, Armstrong Cem, and Jordan Cem. Transportation history is preserved in routes like the Wabash Cannon Ball Rd, which nods to the region's rail heritage. The settlement patterns are anchored by Allendale and Beal, connected by a grid of county roads that navigate the complex wetlands and ridges near Catfish Bend.