2012 Map of Liberty

About this map

Liberty serves as the primary focal point of this western Illinois landscape, situated at the confluence of several rural thoroughfares. The region is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including McKee Cr and its many tributaries like Fisher Br, Walker Br, and Willow Br. This hydrology historically shaped the placement of farmsteads and the various family burial grounds that dot the countryside. For those tracing local genealogy, the map identifies a high concentration of small family-named cemeteries such as the Grubb Family Cem, Williams Family Cem, and Clark Family Cem. Beyond the agricultural tracts, recreational sites like Camp Mohawk and Camp Callahan appear alongside water bodies such as Columbus Dry Gulch Club Lake and Sims Pond, illustrating how the land transitioned from strictly utilitarian farming to include seasonal camps and private lake clubs.