Victoria and Centerville anchor this portion of the Illinois prairie, characterized by a complex network of waterways and managed lake systems. The landscape is defined by the Snakeden Hollow area, where Snakeden Hollow Lake and Old Garage Lake signify a terrain heavily shaped by modern hydrological management. To the north, Lake Calhoun stands out as a significant water body, while the rural township grid is dotted with small, family-named burial sites such as Fraker Cem, Smith Cem, and Garret Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. The drainage patterns of Walnut Cr and Brandywine Cr carve through the agricultural blocks, illustrating the persistence of local creek systems amidst the developed road network of Co HWY 4 and various county routes.
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1931 · Galva
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · Galva
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Maquon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Maquon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Galva
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Kewanee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Elmwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Elmwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Nekoma
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Galva
USGS Topo · 1:24,000