2021 Map of Clarksdale

About this map

Taylorville and its surrounding agricultural plains are defined by the meandering course of the S Fork Sangamon River and the artificial waters of Taylorville Lake. This region in Christian County reflects a landscape of organized section lines and rural homesteads, where small settlements like Clarksdale and Vanderville serve as local anchors. The map reveals a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Anderson Cem, Brush Creek Cem, and Mound Chapel Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing local lineage. The drainage patterns of Cotton Cr and Brush Cr reveal the natural topography beneath the grid of county roads. Further south, the Kleinik RLA Airport marks a modern utility amidst the traditional farmsteads, while Lusters Lake provides a localized water feature within the Sangamon River's broader basin.