2015 Map of Evansville

About this map

The Kaskaskia River snakes through the heart of Randolph County, defining the agricultural and transport rhythms of Evansville and Ellis Grove. In this 2015 perspective, the landscape is a patchwork of river bottoms and wooded ridges, where the modern path of The Great River Rd follows the winding contours of the valley. Local family history is well-preserved in several rural burial grounds, including Saint Boniface Cem, Saint Peters Cem, and the Kelly Cem to the north. Aviation plays a unique role in this rural corridor, evidenced by both Riverveiw Airport and the Dale Curten Farm Airport. Further south, the map documents the smaller hubs of Roots and Collins near the confluence where Ninemile Creek meets the Kaskaskia, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure of small-town Illinois.