2018 Map of Beaucoup

About this map

Nashville and the smaller settlements of Beaucoup and Posen anchor this Washington County landscape, revealing a transition from small-town street grids to an expansive rural interior. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds clustered near the towns, including Saint Anns Catholic Cem, Saint Paul Cem, and Greenwood Cem, while the Kennedy Cem and Old County Cem sit more isolated among the section lines. The drainage patterns of Beaucoup Cr, Back Cr, and Sugar Cr create winding paths through the rectangular agricultural survey, contrasted by the engineered waters of Washington County Lake and the Nashville City Reservoir. This contemporary view shows the enduring footprint of early settlements alongside modern recreational waters, preserving the names of the families and congregations that established these Illinois communities.