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2015 Map of Thompsonville

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Thompsonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Thompsonville serves as the primary hub in this portion of Franklin County, where the landscape transitions from the residential streets of the village to a network of rural hamlets and agricultural lands. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Big Muddy River and its Middle Fork, alongside smaller waterways like Ewing Cr and Tilley Cr. The presence of the West Frankfort Reservoir and Thompsonville Lake indicates the importance of water management and local recreation in this southern Illinois region.

Genealogists will find significant value in the high concentration of small burial grounds scattered across the countryside, including the Franklin, Swofford, Jones, and Clem cemeteries. These landmarks, along with small settlements such as Akin, Hanaford, and Parrish, provide a clear picture of the historical settlement patterns. Transportation routes like the Akin Blacktop and various county roads connect these rural points, tracing the movement of residents between the larger towns and the surrounding farms.