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2021 Map of Springfield East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Springfield East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Sangamon River and its South Fork anchor the landscape east of the Illinois state capital, where suburban growth meets the rural heritage of Sangamon County. This 2021 update documents the corridor between Springfield and Rochester, illustrating the modern infrastructure of Interstate 55 and US Hwy 36 alongside historic routes like Old Rte 36. Significant memorial sites are prominent, most notably the Camp Butler National Cem and Camp Butler Memorial National Cem situated near the riverbanks.

Local history is preserved through numerous family and community cemeteries, including Taylor Cem, Ladysmith Cem, and Mallory Cem. The transition from industrial roots to contemporary use is hinted at by features such as Shaft Pond and the Coal Bank Bridge near Riverton. From the northern reaches of Sherman and Spaulding to the southern waters of Lake Springfield, the map provides a clear record of the area's established settlements and changing land use patterns.