2021 Map of Argenta

About this map

Lake Decatur and the meandering Sangamon River anchor this central Illinois landscape, illustrating the water management and agricultural patterns of Macon County. The village of Argenta serves as a northern hub, while the residential expansion of Decatur pushes into the southwestern corner of the sheet. Between these points, the land is marked by small settlements like Oreana, Newburg, and Oakley, connected by a network of rural roads such as Jordan Rd and Cemetery Rd. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial grounds, including Friends Creek Cem, Peck Cem, and the Ritchie Cem near the river bluffs. Landmarks like Reas Bridge and the marshy reaches of the Sangamon River bottomlands provide a clear view of how the natural terrain has been navigated and settled over generations.