2021 Map of Heathsville

About this map

The Wabash River carves a serpentine boundary between Crawford County, Illinois, and Sullivan County, Indiana, defining the geography of this riverine landscape. On the Illinois side, the settlement of Heathsville and the crossroads of Richwoods sit amidst a high concentration of family and community burial grounds, such as Fuller Cem, Maddox Cem, and Baker Cem. This density of cemeteries, alongside the prominent Indian Mound near Palestine, points to a long history of human occupation along the river bluffs. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Bristol Hill and Shawn Hill, which overlook the wetlands and oxbows of the floodplain. Notable water features include Buzzard Pond, Long Pond, and the Horseshoe Cutoff, illustrating the river's shifting course over time. In the northeast, Mann Airport provides a modern contrast to the agricultural and natural features that dominate the quadrangle.