2024 Map of Kirkwood West

About this map

Biggsville and the surrounding Henderson County farmlands are defined by a deeply incised drainage system where South Henderson Creek and Ellison Creek cut through the prairie landscape. This 2024 survey captures the rural character of the region, anchored by small village centers like Media and Smithshire. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, documenting several distinct burial grounds including Salters Grove Cem and Walnut Grove Cem, which often represent early family settlements near the timbered creek bottoms. Modern agricultural infrastructure is visible in features like Beulah Land Farm Airport and Sediment Control Structure Pond Number 22. The layout of the road network, from named village streets like Weaver St to the section-line roads such as 160th Ave, illustrates the enduring rectangular survey system that has governed this part of Illinois since its earliest development.