2018 Map of Hardin

About this map

The Illinois River dictates the landscape of this river-valley region, carving a wide path between the limestone bluffs of Calhoun and Greene Counties. The village of Hardin serves as a primary crossing point via the Page Bridge, connecting the narrow peninsula to East Hardin and the agricultural flats to the east. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by complex drainage and island formations, including the expansive Hurricane Island and Diamond Island, alongside managed water features like White Ditch and the meandering Old Macoupin Creek. The eastern bluffs are marked by numerous family burial grounds such as Dayton Cem and Cumming Cem, while distinctive landmarks like Witachek Mound and Pea Ridge overlook the fertile bottomlands. Small settlements such as Michael and Spankey remain anchored to the local road network, which traces the foot of the hills through hollows like DeGerlia Hollow and Dayton Hollow.