2024 Map of Collison

About this map

The Middle Fork Vermilion Wild and Scenic River carves a deep valley through the northeast corner of this Vermilion County landscape, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding agricultural grid. This area is dotted with small, historic settlements including Collison, Higginsville, Newtown, Brothers, and Glenburn. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites preserved across the countryside, from Higginsville Cem and Porter Cem near the river to more isolated locations like Rice Cem and Stump Cem. The southern edge of the map shows the community of Oakwood and the unique residential grouping at Belgium Row. Numerous tributaries such as Collison Branch, Feather Creek, and Glenburn Creek define the local drainage patterns that shaped early homesteading and rural development in this part of Illinois.