2015 Map of Chapin

About this map

The village of Chapin and the community of Bethel anchor this portion of Morgan County, where the agricultural landscape is divided by the modern alignment of US Highway 67. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Coon Run, Wolf Run, and Spring Run, which cut through the drainage patterns of the Hefner Hills. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting a high density of small family and community burial grounds including Charles Schlickers Cem, Tholen Cem, and Hemminghaus Cem. These cemeteries, often tucked along rural routes like Spunky Ridge Rd or near the drainage of Willow Cr, reflect the deep-rooted settlement history of the Illinois prairie. The map further details the transition into Scott County to the south, marked by the confluence of Eagle Run and the presence of the Trinity Lutheran Cem near the township lines.