2021 Map of Edgewood

About this map

The borderlands of three counties converge on this landscape, where the settlements of Edgewood, Mason, and La Clede trace a path along the southern Illinois rail and highway corridors. The terrain is defined by the winding drainages of Dismal Cr and Fulfer Cr, which carve through the rural countryside. This area is remarkably dense with family and community burial grounds, serving as a primary resource for genealogical research. Prominent sites include the Beck William Cem in the north and the Saint Annes Cem near the central drainage of Limestone Cr. Further east, Old Mason Cem and Mason Cem sit near the town of Mason, while smaller sites like Faulk Cem and Mahon Cem are located at remote intersections of the county road grid, marking the heritage of early families in the region.