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2012 Map of Stonefort

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Stonefort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Stonefort sits near the northern boundary of this southern Illinois terrain, where the landscape transitions into the creek-carved bluffs of the Shawnee National Forest. This area, encompassing the settlements of Oldtown, Abbot, and McCormick, is defined by a dense network of watercourses including the Little Saline River, Pond Cr, and Bay Cr. The map reveals a high concentration of named hollows and hills, such as Stonefort Bluff and Jackson Hollow, which have historically shaped local travel and settlement patterns.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered throughout the countryside, including Blackman Cem, Bozarth Cem, and Joyner Cem. Significant landmarks like the McCormick Lookout Tower and Watkins Ford indicate the historical importance of forest management and early river crossings. The southern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the Bell Smith Springs National Natural Landmark, surrounded by recreational sites like Teal Pond Campground and Redbud Campground near the dramatic drops of Burden Falls and Cedar Falls.