2015 Map of Arthur

About this map

Arthur serves as the central hub on this Illinois prairie landscape, where the street grid of W Progress St and E Illinois St meets the agricultural hinterland. The map documents a critical drainage network shaped by the Kaskaskia River and the W Fork Kaskaskia River, which meander through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This area is defined by the intersection of three counties—Moultrie, Douglas, and Coles—creating a unique point of study for researchers interested in regional jurisdiction and land use. Genealogists will find significant value in the placement of small, rural burial grounds like Yoder Cem, Fillmore Cem, and Miller Cem, which are scattered among the farmsteads. The presence of settlements like Bourbon to the north and Chesterville to the east highlights the dispersed community structure typical of this fertile region, connected by a dense network of range and township roads.