1996 Map of Dongola

About this map

The Cache River and its meandering tributaries dominate the southern Illinois landscape in this late-twentieth-century study of Union, Pulaski, and Alexander Counties. The village of Dongola sits at the northern edge, bordered by the American Legion Cem, while the settlement of Ullin is positioned where the river valley widens. The map reveals a rural economy shaped by natural resources and topographic shifts, including scattered quarries and the western edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Distinctive landmarks such as Rattlesnake Hill and Butter Ridge rise above the drainage networks of Mill Creek and Little Creek. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies established community centers like Mt Pisgah Ch and Beech Grove Ch, along with several small burial grounds including Union Cem and New Hope Cem, documenting the enduring settlement patterns of these southern Illinois communities.