2015 Map of Atwood

About this map

Atwood and Garrett serve as the primary hubs of this agricultural landscape in central Illinois, where the borders of Piatt, Douglas, and Moultrie counties converge. The drainage patterns of the Kaskaskia River and its tributaries, including Lake Fork, Dry Fork, and Bear Cr, define the topography and have historically influenced the placement of roads and farmsteads. This map reveals a high density of small family or community burial grounds, such as Antioch Cem, Mackville Cem, and Taylor Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing early settlement patterns in the region. The inclusion of the Cooch Landing Area along with the grid-based road system, featuring named routes like N Main St and Hickory Ave in the larger towns, provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure as it stood in the mid-2010s.