2018 Map of Centralia East

About this map

Centralia and its surrounding communities in Marion County are defined by a complex network of waterways and early 21st-century infrastructure. The landscape is punctuated by several large water bodies, including the sprawling Centralia Reservoir and Lake Centralia, which shape the residential and rural patterns of the area. This survey reveals a dense concentration of historical burial sites, such as the Saint Lawrence Catholic Cem and Hillcrest Cem, providing significant data points for genealogical research in this part of Illinois. The map also traces the boundaries between Central City, Junction City, and Sandoval, illustrating how these towns are interconnected by regional roads and environmental features like Crooked Creek. To the south, the Centralia Municipal Airport serves as a prominent modern landmark amidst the agricultural and riparian terrain of the Raccoon Creek basin.