2015 Map of Adair

About this map

Adair and Marietta anchor the western and northeastern corners of this agricultural landscape along the McDonough Co Fulton Co boundary. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Camp Cr and Badger Cr, which carve through the till plains of western Illinois. Smaller named locales like New Philadelphia and the uniquely named Shoo Fly punctuate the grid of rural roads, representing the persistent settlement patterns of the region. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for identifying the exact locations of rural burial grounds, such as Barker Cem, Temple Cem, and Point Pleasant Cem, which are scattered throughout the township. The drainage patterns of Francis Creek and Humphreys Br further illustrate the topographical challenges and natural boundaries that have influenced local land use and farm placement for generations.