2015 Map of Herrin

About this map

Herrin serves as the central hub for this portion of Southern Illinois, surrounded by a dense network of smaller settlements including Colp, Energy, and Carterville. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Big Muddy River to the northwest and several smaller tributaries like Hurricane Cr and Pond Cr that drain the local terrain. This 2015 study illustrates the modern suburban and industrial expansion of the region, anchored by the Williamson County Regional Airport and the residential clusters of Eden Park and Crainville. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented here, from the San Carlo Cem in the north to the Hillcrest Cem and Hurricane Cem further south. The map also preserves historical location names like Herrin Junction and Blairsville, indicating the transportation legacy of the area near the Franklin Co and Williamson Co line.