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1983 Map of Wyanet

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Wyanet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Hennepin Canal cuts a distinct path through Bureau County, flanked by a series of historic engineering points including Lock No 18 and Lock No 21. This 1980s landscape is defined by the intersection of water and rail, where the Burlington Northern and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads once served the agricultural hubs of Wyanet and Tiskilwa. The map reveals a high concentration of burial grounds, such as Forest Hill Cem and the County Farm Cem, providing essential data for genealogists tracing family histories in Wyanet and Indiantown townships.

Along the southern reach of the canal, the terrain drops into the drainage of Big Bureau Creek and Rocky Run. Smaller communities like Providence and recreational landmarks such as Camp Menno Haven and Menno Haven Lake illustrate the local social fabric. The presence of the Eckberg Landing Strip and several gravel pits indicates the small-scale aviation and industrial activity typical of rural Illinois in the late 20th century.