2024 Map of Forrest South

About this map

Indian Creek meanders through the fertile agricultural plains of Livingston County, defining a landscape shaped by a rigid grid of rural section roads. This survey of the region surrounding Fairbury and Forrest illustrates the enduring layout of Central Illinois farm country, where small rural hubs like Risk and Strawn are spaced along the transport corridors. The map provides significant detail for genealogists and local historians, particularly through its identification of burial sites and religious landmarks. Key sites include the South Apostolic Christian Cem and the Forrest Township Cem, which serve as permanent markers of the area's early settlement. Near the northern boundary, the South Fork Vermilion River cuts across the township lines, offering a brief departure from the geometric precision of the surrounding county roads.