1985 Map of Hazel Dell

About this map

Hazel Dell serves as a primary settlement point in this mid-1980s look at the southeastern corner of Cumberland County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Crooked Creek and its tributary West Crooked Creek, which carve through the central and western portions of the quadrangle. Smaller rural centers like Point Pleasant and Advance are visible, connected by a grid of local roads that navigate the local topography. A notable industrial presence is indicated by numerous Oil Wells concentrated in the southern sections, particularly in Grandville Road township. This survey, compiled from aerial photography, captures the intersection of traditional Illinois agriculture and active resource extraction at the tri-county boundary where Cumberland meets Jasper and Clark counties.