2018 Map of Broughton

About this map

The settlement of Broughton anchors this southern Illinois landscape, situated just north of the Hamilton County and Saline County boundary. The topography is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Saline River, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Contrary Creek, Lost Creek, and Rector Creek. The area's rural character is underscored by several family-named burial grounds and small communities like Texas City, Francis, and Dale. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous recorded cemeteries such as Gholson Cemetery, Barker Cemetery, and the Gaines Family Cemetery. The map details an extensive network of county roads that crisscross the lowlands and slightly elevated ridges, illustrating the transition from open floodplains to upland farmsteads typical of the region in the late 2010s.