2024 Map of Bingham

About this map

Hurricane Creek and its winding tributaries define the rural landscape of northern Fayette County, where the village of Bingham serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural community. The terrain is notably dissected by watercourses like Liberty Creek and Panther Creek, which have shaped the placement of local thoroughfares and family-named cemeteries. To the east, the Vandalia Municipal Reservoir forms a significant body of water near the settlement of Shafter, contrasting with the upland farmsteads that characterize much of the area. This 2024 survey documents a network of rural roads that connect historic burial sites, including the Holy Cross Lutheran Cem and Monclovia Cem, providing a precise record of the regional geography as it exists today. The distribution of these small cemeteries and the persistence of settlements like Bayle City suggest a long-established pattern of local family landholdings and community centers throughout the township.