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1982 Map of Vera

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Vera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Kaskaskia River snakes across this Fayette County landscape, carving a wide valley between the uplands of Sharon and Sefton townships. In the early 1980s, the rural character of the region was defined by scattered small settlements like Vera and the expansive grounds of the Vandalia State Correctional Center. Extensive levee systems and the Peppermill Ditch highlight the ongoing efforts to manage the river's floodplain for agriculture.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and historical sites, including several small burial grounds such as Bolyard Cem, Bolt Cem, and Mathias Cem. The community centers around rural congregations like Independence Ch and Bethany Ch, while Vandalia Lake and Behoboth Camp serve as notable local landmarks. The intricate network of creeks, such as Ramsey Creek and Hoffman Creek, feed into the Kaskaskia, shaping the timbered draws and bottomlands.