2021 Map of Hazel Dell

About this map

Hazel Dell serves as a central hub for this portion of southern Illinois, where the borders of Cumberland, Clark, and Jasper counties converge. The landscape is defined by a dendritic network of waterways, including E Crooked Cr and W Crooked Cr, which cut through the agricultural grid. This modern survey reveals a dense concentration of historical burial sites, suggesting a deeply rooted rural community. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks such as Paul Cem, Debord Cem, and McFadden Cem. To the south, the settlement of Advance marks the intersection of CO Hwy 13 and E 2100th Ave, anchored by the Swick Family Cem. The persistence of these small family and community cemeteries amidst contemporary section roads provides a clear record of 19th and 20th-century settlement patterns in the Wabash River basin hinterlands.