2015 Map of Mansfield

About this map

The boundary between De Witt and Piatt Counties divides a fertile agricultural landscape defined by the drainage of Trenkle Slough, Goose Creek, and Madden Creek. In the northwest, the settlement of Farmer City sits near the banks of Salt Creek, while the town of Mansfield serves as a primary hub to the east. The map illustrates a grid-like development pattern typical of the Illinois plains, where small communities like Harris and Galesville are linked by a network of county roads and early 21st-century infrastructure. Local aviation is represented by two private facilities, Niklaus RLA Airport and Van Gorder Airport, while the area's heritage is preserved at Mansfield Cemetery and the more remote Mackey Cemetery. The layout highlights how transit and water management have shaped this central Illinois farming corridor.