2012 Map of Beckemeyer

About this map

Beckemeyer and Bartelso anchor this Clinton County landscape, where the agricultural traditions of the Schuetz Farm and Loepker Dairy Farm meet the industrial footprint of the Bartelso Oil Field. The eastern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of the Kaskaskia River and a dense network of oxbows and backwaters, including Goose Lake, Savage Lake, and Bear Lake. This riverine environment is protected by significant engineering works like the Hanover Levee and Santa Fe Levee, which safeguard the low-lying Santa Fe Bottoms. For family historians, the area is rich with local landmarks ranging from the Clinton County Fairgrounds to numerous religious sites such as Saint Cecelia Cem and Saint Anthony Cem. The presence of the Royal Lake Resort near Mossy Lake illustrates the mid-century development of recreational pockets alongside the traditional farming and energy extraction sectors of southern Illinois.