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2024 Map of Weldon West

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Weldon West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Weldon and Lane anchor this central Illinois landscape, where the flat agricultural plains of De Witt Co meet the winding corridor of Friends Creek. The terrain is defined by a dense grid of rural corridors such as Ospur RD and White Pigeon RD, reflecting the highly organized section-line development characteristic of the region's farming history. Along the southern boundary, the land transitions into Macon Co, marked by the meandering path of Friends Creek Ditch and the forested riparian zones that contrast with the surrounding fields.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-established sites including Chandler Cem and Long Cem, which sit near the waterway's edge. The presence of Martin Airport and the residential pocket of Hidden Acres Ln highlight modern land use patterns alongside traditional agriculture. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure connecting small settlements through an extensive network of named roads like Cemetery RD and School RD.