2021 Map of Centralia East

About this map

Centralia Reservoir and Lake Centralia dominate the southern portion of this Marion County landscape, shaping the development of the surrounding communities. The map depicts a cluster of settlements including Sandoval, Odin, Junction City, and Central City, which are connected by a network of regional roads and the BNSF Railway. This area is notable for its numerous rural burying grounds, such as Deadmond Cem, Ennis Cem, and Whitchurch Cem, which provide significant points of interest for genealogical research in the outskirts of Centralia. The transition from the urban grid of the city to the irregular shorelines of the reservoirs reflects the 20th-century expansion of water infrastructure to support the growing industrial and residential needs of the region. Local landmarks like the Centralia Municipal Airport and the Crisp Technology Center further emphasize the modern economic character of this Illinois corridor.