2015 Map of Boulder

About this map

Boulder sits near the eastern edge of Carlyle Lake, serving as a central point for this rural landscape where Clinton, Fayette, and Marion counties meet. The area is defined by the winding paths of the East Fork Kaskaskia River and several smaller tributaries like Brewster Cr and Coles Cr. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of family-named burial grounds, including Pritchett Cem, Clark Cem, Brewster Cem, and both the Old Carter and New Carter cemeteries. These locations, alongside Prairie Chapel Cem and Ebenezer Cem, suggest long-established family ties to the land. The presence of Watson Springs and Weiss Lake highlights the local water resources that have shaped the agricultural and social life of this Illinois interior. The network of rural roads like Diamond Springs RD and Boulder RD connects these historical landmarks across the undulating terrain.