2012 Map of Golden Gate

About this map

Golden Gate and the surrounding prairie of Wayne County, Illinois, are defined by the winding course of the Little Wabash River and a legacy of natural resource extraction. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Golden Gate Oil Field, situated between Golden Gate and Scottsville, illustrating the local industrial footprint. The landscape transitions from the river's intricate backwaters, such as Half Moon Pond and Horseshoe Pond, to the open stretches of Burks Prairie near Ellery. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites scattered throughout this rural landscape, including Wilson Cem, Gash Cem, and Antioch Cem. The complex drainage system is evident through numerous engineered features like the Randolph Drainage Ditch and the Gum Road Ditch, which manage the low-lying terrain alongside older landmarks like Hodgson Bridge and Tait Bridge.