2024 Map of Chestnut

About this map

Chestnut serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in central Illinois, situated at the junction of several county roads and the rail line. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Salt Creek, which cuts a wooded path through the surrounding fields, and the smaller North Fork Lake Fork to the south. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites scattered across the township, including Harmony Cem, Randolph Cem, and Hays Cem in the north, while Donnan Cem, Laenna Cem, and Reese Cem are found further south and west. This survey illustrates the traditional section-line road grid characteristic of Logan County, connecting outlying landmarks like Pleasant Valley Cem and Pine Lake to the primary settlement. The convergence of Logan, De Witt, and Macon counties occurs along the eastern and southern edges of this quadrangle, marking a significant political boundary in the regional landscape.