2018 Map of Herrin

About this map

Herrin serves as the focal point of this Williamson County landscape, surrounded by a dense network of smaller mining and rail-oriented settlements. The geography reveals a legacy of industrial activity, evidenced by place names like Chittyville and Herrin Junction, and the persistent paths of the BNSF Railway. To the south, Carterville and Crainville line the approach to Crab Orchard Lake, while the north is defined by the winding course of the Big Muddy River and its associated wetlands. Local history and genealogy researchers will find an exceptional density of burial grounds, from the large East Lawn Memorial Garden to smaller family and community sites like Oakwood Cem and Hurricane Cem. The presence of the Williamson County Regional Airport and the expanding residential footprints of Energy and Cambria illustrate the modern development patterns of this Southern Illinois corridor.