2024 Map of Boulder

About this map

The settlement of Boulder sits at the edge of Carlyle Lake, where the modern landscape meets a network of long-established family burial grounds and rural churches. This area, marking the junction of Clinton, Fayette, and Marion counties, is defined by the winding course of the East Fork Kaskaskia River and its numerous tributaries like Brewster Creek and Coles Creek. Genealogists will find significant value in the high density of cemeteries scattered throughout the townships, including Prichett Cem, Clark Cem, and Hawkins Cem. The map illustrates a transition from the wide waters of the lake to a grid of county roads that service isolated landmarks such as Watson Springs and Prairie Chapel Cem. The concentration of distinct sites like Old Carter Cem and New Carter Cem suggests a deep layering of local settlement history preserved amidst the agricultural fields and riparian corridors.