2012 Map of Dahlgren

About this map

Dahlgren stands as the primary hub of this Southern Illinois landscape, where a grid of rural roads connects scattered agricultural homesteads and local landmarks. The area is notable for its high density of family and community burial grounds, such as the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cem and Wall-Farm Cem, reflecting generations of settlement. Transport and recreation are anchored by the Gelfius International Airport and the Little Egypt Youth Camp, while the village of Belle Rive occupies the northwestern corner. The terrain is defined by low-lying drainages including Auxier Cr, Big Cr, and Middle Cr, which flow through a region characterized by gentle elevations like Lowry Hill. This map captures a moment of modern rural continuity, documenting small hamlets like Lovilla and the persistent importance of local landmarks to the county's social geography.