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2015 Map of Winfield

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Winfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Mississippi River and its complex network of sloughs and islands dominate this landscape at the junction of Lincoln Co and St. Charles Co. The convergence of the Cuivre River and the Cuivre Canal near Old Monroe highlights the importance of water management and transport in this riverine region. Low-lying wetlands are punctuated by Numerous lakes, including Horseshoe Lake, Brush Lake, and Bernard Lake, which contrast with the higher elevations of Indian Hill and the Dividing Ridge to the east.

Genealogists can find several local burial grounds such as Winfield Cemetery and the more remote Ingle Cemetery and Minesinger Cemetery near Beechville. The map also captures small settlements like Brevator, Firma, and St. Paul, along with curious landmarks like The Cave In along the eastern bluffs. This survey documents the modern layout of rural roads and drainage patterns, including Argent Slough and Cuivre Slough, which define the agricultural character of the floodplains.