2021 Map of Dongola

About this map

Dongola and Ullin anchor this Southern Illinois landscape, positioned along the historic transport corridor of the Illinois Central Railroad. The terrain is defined by the transition from the upland ridges of the Shawnee National Forest to the low-lying wetlands of the Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Significant water bodies like the Cache River and Dongola Lake are central to the local geography, while elevated points such as Rattlesnake Hill and Mount Pisgah provide distinct landmarks among the winding country roads. Numerous rural burial grounds, including Butter Ridge Cem, American Legion Cem, and New Hope Cem, are scattered across the quadrangle, marking the long-standing community centers of Union and Pulaski counties.