2012 Map of Coal City

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Coal City and its neighboring communities of Carbon Hill, Eileen, and Diamond anchor this 2012 survey, illustrating the modern footprint of a region long defined by its industrial roots. The landscape is heavily marked by water management and conservation, with large reservoirs such as Heidecke Lake and the Dresden Cooling Lake adjacent to the natural flow of the Illinois River and Kankakee River. North of the residential clusters, the Goose Lake Prairie and Sand Ridge provide a look at the preserved natural terrain, while the residential layout of Harrisonville and the southern settlement at Gorman show the continued importance of the local road network, including E McArdle Rd and E Spring Rd. Genealogists will find the Holderman Cem and Short Cem clearly positioned, offering specific points of reference for family history research in this part of Grundy County.