2018 Map of Freeburg

About this map

Turkey Hill and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Saint Clair County dominate this geographic study. The terrain is defined by the branching waters of Richland Cr, Sugar Cr, and Jacks Run, which carve through the countryside between the growing hubs of Belleville, Freeburg, and Smithton. This record is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it meticulously identifies numerous small family and community burial grounds, including the Rittenhouse Cem, Wilderman Cem, and Foulkes Cem. Smaller locales like Stolberg and Wilderman appear alongside established landmarks such as Turkey Hill Lake and Biebell Lake. The road network shows a transition from rural routes like Blacksmith Shop Rd and Hill Mine Rd to modern residential developments, illustrating the evolving land use in this part of Southern Illinois.