2024 Map of Charleston North

About this map

The prairie landscape of north-central Illinois is defined by a grid of agricultural roads and the serpentine routes of local waterways in this modern survey. The northern reaches of Charleston extend into the southern portion of the map, where several historic burial grounds like Roselawn Cem and Mound Cem are established near the banks of Riley Creek. Further north, the small settlement of Bushton sits at the intersection of a local rail corridor and secondary roads. The drainage of the area is managed by natural features and engineered systems alike, including Flat Branch, Greasy Creek, and the Union Drainage District Number 3. This collection of cemeteries, such as Craig Cem and Winkleblack Cem, provides a detailed record of the rural families who have shaped Coles County for generations.