2012 Map of Colusa

About this map

The village of Colusa and the community of Adrian anchor this agricultural landscape in Hancock County, Illinois. The terrain is defined by a dense grid of rural roads and the meandering paths of several drainage systems, most notably Camp Cr, Spillman Cr, and Tilton Cr. These waterways create a irregular, natural contrast to the structured township and range grid system. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and local burial grounds across the township, including Tull Cem, Pontoosuc Cem, Myers Cem, Harris Cem, Little Family Cem, and Byley Cem. The presence of the Rhea RLA Airport and a central post office in Colusa highlights the essential infrastructure serving this prairie region. The map captures the quiet, persistent character of rural Illinois life in the early 21st century.