2018 Map of Gladstone

About this map

The village of Gladstone and the nearby town of Stronghurst anchor this portion of Henderson County, where the landscape transitions from the bluffs and bottoms of the Mississippi River basin into the rolling agricultural uplands. The drainage patterns of Ellison Cr and Middle Cr define the central terrain, punctuated by rural settlements like Olena and Hopper. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape deeply connected to its local history through a high density of family and community burial grounds, including South Henderson Cem, Kemp Cem, and Watson Cem. The presence of features such as Bogus Hollow and the Ellison Cr Diversion Ditch illustrates the long-standing management of water and terrain for both agricultural productivity and residential settlement. The map also traces local infrastructure along Water Tower RD and the corridor of Us HWY 34, providing a modern snapshot of these historic Illinois communities.