2012 Map of Chauncey

About this map

The Embarrass River winds through this rural landscape, defining the character of eastern Illinois just as it did when Port Jackson and Westport first emerged along its banks. The terrain is a complex network of waterways and drainage features, including The Slough and multiple tributaries like Muddy Cr and Eagle Br. Local history is deeply etched into the land through family-named landmarks and resting places such as Waggoner Cem and Keplinger Cem. The map reveals a transition between established agricultural grids and the river's meandering course, which once necessitated crossings like Smith Ford. Small settlements like Chauncey and Petrolia anchor the road system, serving as points of reference for the surrounding farmsteads and rural properties.