2021 Map of Lake Mount Sterling

About this map

Lake Mount Sterling anchors the southeast corner of this landscape, where the waters of the S Fork Shelby Cr and N Fork Shelby Cr converge. The terrain is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of Missouri Cr and the Little Missouri Cr, which carve through the border between Schuyler and Brown Counties. The settlement of Timewell, also known as Mound Station, sits along the southern edge, while the small community of Damon occupies a central position among the upland ridges. For genealogists, the map is a dense record of family history, preserving the locations of numerous small burial grounds including Simms Cem, Reynolds Cem, and Gristy Cem. These sites, along with landmarks like Scotts Mill Rd and Washington School Rd, reflect the deeply rooted agricultural and rural social structure of this part of Illinois.