2021 Map of French Village

About this map

American Bottoms and the surrounding bluffs of St. Clair County define this highly developed region near the Mississippi. The settlement pattern is dense and multifaceted, connecting the industrial corridors of East St. Louis and Centreville with residential highlands such as Signal Hill and Winstanley Hill. The map meticulously records the numerous cemeteries that dot the landscape, including Mount Carmel Cem, Holy Cross Cem, and the Booker T Washington Cem, providing a detailed spatial record for family historians. Hydrological features like Grand Marais Lake and Harding Ditch illustrate the managed drainage of the lowlands. Educational and civic infrastructure is prominent, anchored by the Lindenwood University - Belleville campus, while varied neighborhoods such as Fairview Heights and Swansea show the continuous growth of the metropolitan area.