2024 Map of Carbondale

About this map

Southern Illinois University Carbondale anchors the southern portion of this modern-day Illinois landscape, where the urban grid of Carbondale transitions into the conservation lands of the Shawnee National Forest. The map documents a significant concentration of small, family-named burial grounds like Snider Hill Cem, Stearns Cem, and Hilton Cem, providing a detailed record for genealogical study across Jackson and Williamson counties. To the east, the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a vast water system including Little Grassy Lake and Crab Orchard Lake, with local landmarks such as Hogan Point and Pine Island. Smaller settlements like Boskydell and Makanda are situated among the intricate drainage networks of Drury Creek and Indian Creek, illustrating the long-standing relationship between these communities and the dissected terrain south of the main city center.