2021 Map of Bone Gap

About this map

Bonpas Creek meanders along the boundary between Edwards and Wabash counties, defining a landscape of agriculture and small settlements in southern Illinois. The village of Bone Gap stands out on the western side of the creek, anchored by the intersection of Main St and Church St, while the community of Bellmont occupies the southern reaches of the quadrangle. This area is particularly rich in family and community burial grounds, preserving local history through sites such as Saint Sebastian Cem, Tanquary Cem, and Old Bethel Cem. The terrain is drained by tributaries like Walser Cr and Fordice Cr, which feed into the larger creek system. Further south, the map details Browns and its namesake Browns Cem, while modern infrastructure is represented by the Nelson Private Airport nestled among the grid of county roads.