2021 Map of Louisville West

About this map

Louisville and its surrounding rural townships are centered on the winding course of the Little Wabash River in this detailed survey of Clay County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Dismal Cr, Panther Cr, and Crooked Cr, which historically dictated the placement of settlements and early roadways. Smaller hamlets like Iola and the community of Riffle are captured alongside a high concentration of country burial grounds that reflect the area's deep-rooted family histories. Genealogists will find a wealth of data in labels for the Old Louisville Cem, Orchard Hill Cem, and Christian Home Cem. The transition from the more settled river valley to the outlying sections is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and rural routes, such as Bible Grove Ln and Old US Hwy 45, which maintain the historical footprint of this central Illinois region.