2024 Map of Gillespie South

About this map

Staunton and Gillespie anchor this survey of Macoupin County, illustrating the dense network of small municipalities and rural cemeteries that define the region. The landscape is deeply carved by Cahokia Creek and its tributaries, including Blue Branch and Ginseng Creek, which separate the agricultural uplands from the clusters of residential development in Benld and Sawyerville. This modern survey details the evolution of local infrastructure, from the small-scale aviation at Willhoit Airport to the industrial legacy represented by the Mine Number 7 Reservoir. Genealogists will find significant value in the precise locations of family and community resting places, such as the Sawyer Cem, Funderburk Cem, and the Holy Dormition Cem. The map further captures the periphery of larger settlements like White City and Wilsonville, providing a comprehensive view of the corridor between these historic Illinois coal towns.