2018 Map of Chauncey

About this map

The Embarras River system dominates this landscape at the border of Crawford and Lawrence counties, where agricultural fields are intersected by a complex network of drainage channels and wetlands. Small settlements like Chauncey, Port Jackson, and Applegate serve as local anchors, while the presence of Oil Roads in the southern portion near Petrolia highlights the region's historical and ongoing connection to local energy production. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds preserved across the townships, including Keplinger Cem, Waggoner Cem, and Bluffs Cem. The hydrology is particularly intricate here, defined by named waterways such as Eagle Br, Crow Br, and a long natural feature simply labeled The Slough, all reflecting the efforts to manage the wet lowlands of the Illinois interior.