2012 Map of Herrin

About this map

Herrin stands at the center of this 2012 survey, surrounded by a dense network of smaller settlements and historical landmarks in the heart of Southern Illinois. The map documents the sprawling infrastructure of the region, from the Williamson County Regional Airport in the southeast to the scattered rural communities of Dewmaine, Clifford, and Colp. This landscape is defined by its water management and industry, featuring multiple waterworks such as the Royalton Waterworks and Carterville Waterworks, alongside the Big Muddy River and Hurricane Creek. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the numerous family and community burial grounds, including Greathouse Cemetery and Hinchcliff Cemetery. The transportation patterns, characterized by names like Mine B Road and Herrin Junction, point to the area's deep-rooted history with rail and mining industries that shaped the growth of towns like Carterville and Energy.