2021 Map of Centralia West

About this map

Centralia and the surrounding borderlands of Marion, Clinton, and Washington counties are defined by a mix of dense municipal grids and expansive agricultural tracts. This 2021 survey shows the urban interface where the city meets smaller communities like Central City, Wamac, and Junction City. Genealogy researchers will find significant data in the numerous burial sites across the landscape, ranging from the Bethlehem Lutheran Cem near Ferrin to the isolated Garrison Graveyard further south. The drainage patterns of Crooked Creek and Prairie Cr weave through the township, influencing the placement of early routes such as Sand Ridge Rd. Modern educational infrastructure is anchored by Kaskaskia College, situated between the rural crossroads of Shattuc and the main population centers, illustrating the continued development of this Southern Illinois hub.