2015 Map of Florence

About this map

The Illinois River corridor in Scott County is defined by its deep genealogical roots, with an exceptional density of family burial grounds and small community cemeteries. From the Hill-Crest Cem near Oxville to the Holloway-Walker Cem and Ellis Family Cem further south, the map serves as a detailed record of early settler footprints. The terrain transitions from the river bottomlands, featuring Jack Ellis Lake and Ferry Lake, to the elevated bluffs where Browns Mound stands. This transition is carved by winding waterways like Mauvaise Terre Creek and Walnut Cr. The settlement pattern follows these natural contours, with the town of Naples anchored in the north and Florence in the southwest. A complex network of rural roads, including Apple Pie Ridge Rd and Rattlesnake Hollow Rd, connects these remote hamlets across the dissected landscape.