2021 Map of Golconda

About this map

Golconda sits on the western bank of the Ohio River, serving as a historic riverfront anchor where Pope County, Illinois, meets Livingston County, Kentucky. The landscape transitions from the river valley into the wooded uplands of the Shawnee National Forest, defined by a series of prominent high points like Newmans Bluff and Duley Bluff. This 2021 survey illustrates a region where family history and geography are deeply intertwined, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds scattered throughout the hills, such as Bingham Cem, Old Good Hope Cem, and McMurray Chapel Cem. Large river features like Pryor Island dominate the waterway, while inland drainages including McGilligan Cr and Whippoorwill Cr carve through the terrain. The map details the rural road network, from the river-hugging River Road to the winding tracks of Carrysville Road, connecting small settlements like Joy and Bay City to the county seat.