2018 Map of Farmington West

About this map

Farmington anchors the eastern edge of this western Illinois landscape, where the border of Knox and Fulton counties bisects a region defined by agricultural plots and winding creek beds. Small settlements like Middlegrove and Uniontown are scattered across the northern sections, while the southern reaches feature the hamlets of Gilchrist and Norris. This area is dense with family and community history, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Blakeslee Cem and Coal Creek Cem that dot the countryside. The terrain is deeply etched by the drainage networks of Littlers Cr and the S Fork Coal Cr, creating a complex topography of ridges and draws. Large-scale earthmoving is hinted at by the presence of Haulage Rd and the Midland Employees Lake, reflecting the intersection of local industry and the natural environment.