2012 Map of Farmingdale

About this map

Farmingdale sits at the heart of this Sangamon County landscape, where the agricultural patterns of central Illinois meet the westward reach of the state capital's rural fringe. The map documents a territory defined by its drainages, with Prairie Cr and Spring Cr carving gentle paths through a grid of long-established section lines and family-named roads. Notable for genealogists are several small burial grounds scattered across the township, including Farmington Cem and Anderson Cem to the north, alongside Old Salem Cem near the settlement of Riddle Hill. The influence of early transportation and industry is evident in labels like Richland Elevator Rd and N Lincoln Trl, reflecting the area's transition from a rail-dependent farming economy to a modern residential and agricultural hybrid. The presence of Willow Br and Archer Cr further illustrates the intricate creek network that historically dictated the placement of homesteads and early crossings.