2018 Map of Hord

About this map

The Little Wabash River meanders across this landscape, defining the boundary between north and south as it flows through the heart of the region. This 2018 survey captures a rural stretch of the Illinois prairie where the small settlements of Mason, Hill, and Hord serve as local anchors. The map reveals a dense network of country roads following the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, interspersed with numerous small family and community burial grounds including Hull Cem, Leith Cem, and Fender Cem. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Salt Cr, Bishop Cr, and Fuller Cr carving out the terrain before joining the larger river system. North of Hill, Lake Walter Scott provides a significant water feature amidst the agricultural fields. The intersection of Us Rte 45 and the county line between Effingham and Clay counties highlights the administrative and transport geometry that has shaped local development for generations.