2021 Map of Cobden

About this map

Alto Pass and the surrounding high ground of the Shawnee National Forest define this section of southern Illinois. The landscape is marked by prominent elevations such as Bald Knob and Milligan Hill, which separate the various watersheds that feed into Cedar Lake and the Alto Pass Reservoir. The area is historically rooted in small settlements like Mountain Glen and Kaolin, the latter of which shares its name with the local Kaolin Trl, reflecting the region's mineral interests. Genealogy researchers can find numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including Stearns Cem, Collins Cem, and Tabor Cem. The map reveals a complex network of trails and rural routes, such as the Ranbarger Hollow Trl and Godwin Trl, which navigate the steep ridges and hollows that characterize this portion of Union and Jackson Counties.