2018 Map of Belmont

About this map

Belmont serves as the primary hub in this Lafayette County landscape, where the Pecatonica State Trail traces a path through the northern section of town. The surrounding countryside is defined by a dendritic network of waterways, including Bonner Br, Pats Cr, and Madden Br, which drain toward the south and west into the Galena River. This 2018 survey reveals a rural landscape deeply connected to its local heritage, evidenced by several historic burial grounds such as Strawberry Cem and Saint Peters Catholic Cem. Small clusters of settlement at Meekers Grove and Jenkinsville anchor the southern reaches of the map, while the terrain's varied elevation is navigated by a grid of rural routes like Saint Peters Rd and Truman Rd. The presence of multiple cemeteries, including Saint Marys Catholic Cem and Pleasant View Cem, offers significant detail for researchers documenting the regional genealogy and the distribution of early parishes.