2015 Map of Loami

About this map

Loami serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Sangamon County, where a dense network of country roads connects family-named landmarks and historical burial sites. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Lick Cr and Polecat Cr, which carve through the farmland southwest of Springfield. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with cemeteries, including Patterson Cem, Shelton Cem, and John Campbell Cem, indicating the long-standing settlement of the area. Small communities such as Knapp and Bates sit along the corridors of Old Route 54 and the rail line, reflecting a transport-driven development pattern. North of Loami, Sudduth Lake and the branching S-Fork Lick Cr provide a look at the local drainage systems that have influenced land use and property boundaries since the early days of Illinois statehood.