2012 Map of Longview

About this map

Longview and the surrounding prairie of southern Champaign County are defined by a grid of county roads and a drainage system that feeds both the Wabash and Embarras basins. In this agricultural landscape, small communities like Bongard, Fairland, and Block serve as local anchors. The map reveals the intricate water management required in this flat terrain, tracing the E Br Embarras River as it winds westward and the Little Vermilion River flowing toward the northeast. Cultural landmarks such as Saint Paul Church and cemeteries like Immaculate Conception Cem and Saint John Cem provide important reference points for genealogists tracing family roots in these rural townships. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Justus Airport in the northern reaches, while the transition between natural waterways and engineered channels is visible in features like the Little Vermilion Ditch and Long Point Slough.