2021 Map of Hord

About this map

The Little Wabash River meanders through this portion of south-central Illinois, defining a landscape marked by small rural settlements and a dense network of country roads. The village of Mason sits in the northwest corner, while the smaller communities of Hill and Hord anchor the eastern and southern reaches of the sheet. The terrain is largely agricultural, punctuated by several historic burial grounds including Wright Cem, Fender Cem, and Hull Cem, which provide essential touchstones for genealogical research in the area. Water features such as Lake Walter Scott and several creeks, including Bishop Cr and Fuller Cr, drain the undulating fields. The map captures the interface between Effingham County and Clay County, showing how the local road systems and land divisions cross the county line south of Hill.