2021 Map of Dahlgren

About this map

Dahlgren and Belle Rive anchor this Southern Illinois landscape, straddling the border between Jefferson and Hamilton Counties. The map reveals a high density of small burial grounds that suggest a long history of family farming and local community ties, including the Wall Family Cem, Richardson Hill Cem, and the uniquely named Four Graves. The terrain is shaped by the drainages of Auxier Cr and Shelton Cr, which meander through a grid of rural county roads. A distinct concentration of civic and fraternal history is evident in the village of Dahlgren, notably the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cem. Modern transitions are also present, such as the Gelfius International Airport located south of the main settlement area, and the recreation potential at Olan Bullock Lake.