2018 Map of Lexington

About this map

The Lexington street grid and its surrounding agricultural landscape define this portion of McLean County, where the Interstate 55 corridor cuts a modern path through traditional farming townships. The map documents several small population centers including Gridley, Meadows, and the community of Clarksville near the Mackinaw River. This river, along with Turkey Cr and Buck Cr, provides the primary drainage for the area's black-soil prairies. Local family history is preserved in several small burial grounds such as Hibbs-Bigger Cem, Scrogin Cem, and Dawson Cem. The rectangular survey system is clearly visible through the dense network of county roads like Clarksville Rd and PJ Keller Hwy, which partition the land into productive sections. Aviation interest is represented by Thacker Airport, a small landing strip situated among the fields north of Lexington.