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2021 Map of Viola

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Viola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Viola serves as the central hub of this Mercer County landscape, where the town grid transitions into a network of agricultural sections and winding watercourses. The northern reaches are defined by the Edwards River and the small settlement of Old Gilchrist, while the central area shows a concentrated cluster of historic markers including Saint John's Cem and Viola Cem.

Drainage patterns are heavily etched into the terrain by Donohue Run, Skunk Cr, and Pope Cr, creating a contrast between the flat upland roads and the deeply carved creek beds. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the township, from Bridger Cem near the western border to Hopewell Cem and Mann Cem in the east. Small communities like Wanlock and Gilchrist remain identifiable along the modern road corridors, preserving the spatial organization of this rural Illinois district.