2012 Map of Flatville

About this map

The agrarian landscape of northeastern Champaign County is defined by a sophisticated network of water management systems and small rural settlements. Centered on Flatville, the terrain is etched with engineered waterways such as the Union Drainage Ditch Number 1 and the Stanton Special Drainage Ditch, which channel water toward the Spoon River and the Salt Fork. These drainage projects were essential for transforming the prairie into productive farmland. Small crossroads communities like Sellers and Pauline anchor the grid of country roads, while local history is preserved at the Huls Cem and Kopman Cem. The area’s aviation heritage is also visible through several small-scale facilities, including Rash Airport and the Flessner Landing Field, reflecting the importance of private flight in this open landscape.