2012 Map of Danvers

About this map

Danvers sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in McLean County, where the regular geometry of section roads meets the winding drainage of W Fork Sugar Cr. This 2012 snapshot of the region shows a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Maurer Cem, Imhoff Cem, and Wintz Cem, which often mark the locations of early area homesteads. To the north, the Mackinaw River cuts through the Mackinaw Dells, offering a sharp contrast in topography compared to the surrounding prairie. The map details the village of Congerville near the river and Carlock to the east, both tied together by modern transportation corridors that parallel the older rural routes. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for identifying established landmarks like the Habecker Bridge and the Fluegel Bridge, which cross the various forks of Sugar Creek.