2018 Map of Allerton

About this map

Allerton and Broadlands anchor this agricultural landscape in East Central Illinois, where the drainage systems of two major river basins meet. The terrain is defined by a network of waterways and drainage improvements, including the E Br Embarras River flowing through the southern portion and the Little Vermilion River cutting across the north. A complex system of canals such as the Little Vermilion Ditch and Little Vermilion Sub Two Ditch illustrates the extensive reclamation efforts required for the region's productive farmland. This 2018 survey reveals the intersection of four counties—Champaign, Vermilion, Douglas, and Edgar—marking a significant jurisdictional corner. Local history markers like Lost Grove Cem and the small settlement of Hastings provide points of interest for genealogists, while the Trisler Airport serves as a modern landmark among the section-line roads of the prairie.