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2018 Map of Tolono

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tolono
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The village of Tolono serves as a primary hub in this portion of central Illinois, where a grid of rural roads and rail lines intersect the prairie landscape. The area is characterized by several established settlements, including Sadorus and Pesotum, which developed along the rail corridors that cross the county. Waterways like the Kaskaskia River and Twomile Slough drain the agricultural fields, while numerous small cemeteries such as Bailey Memorial Cem, Saint Patrick Cem, and Craw Cem are scattered throughout the townships, providing significant data points for genealogical research.

South of Tolono, the landscape transitions toward the Champaign Co Douglas Co line, passing through smaller communities like Jimtown and Parkville. The presence of the Dean-Schwenk-RLA Airport highlights the ongoing utility of the flat terrain for local aviation. This detailed survey documents the precise locations of rural church sites and family burial grounds that remain preserved amidst the surrounding farmland.