2018 Map of Bingham

About this map

Bingham and Bayle City anchor this section of northern Fayette County, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters of several southern-flowing streams. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems including Hurricane Cr, Panther Cr, and Bear Cr, which provide a network of natural boundaries between the grid of county roads. The southern portion of the map highlights the transition from agricultural land to public water resources, featuring the Vandalia Municipal Reservoir and Vandalia Lake. This area is particularly rich in family and community burial sites, many of which are situated on high ground overlooking the creek valleys. Notable locations for genealogical research include Isbell Cem, Brackenbush Cem, and Holy Cross Lutheran Cem. The presence of Shafter in the south illustrates the continued importance of small rural centers within this water-rich landscape of Illinois.