2015 Map of Hume

About this map

The village of Hume stands at the intersection of local history and rural geography in western Edgar County, surrounded by a landscape defined by agricultural drainage and small settlements. This survey documents the area's transition into the twenty-first century, preserving the locations of Metcalf and Hildreth, alongside the quiet rural landing at Hildreth Air Park. The drainage network, essential to the region's productive farmland, is intricately mapped through waterways like Brushy Fork, Clark Br, and Gilkey Br. Genealogists and local researchers will find value in the precise location of the Young America Cem north of Hume and the State Sanatorium Bridge further south near Melwood. The grid-like road system, featuring routes such as Woodyard Rd and E 2000th Rd, underscores the persistent agrarian structure that has governed this corner of Illinois for generations.