2018 Map of Maunie

About this map

The Wabash River meanders through the landscape of the Illinois-Indiana border, carving out dramatic oxbows and islands like Ribeyre Island. This riverine environment is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous sloughs and ponds such as Upper Sandy Slough, Dick Pond, and Browns Pond. On the Illinois side, the small settlement of Maunie sits near a sharp bend in the river, while Epworth and Garnerville anchor the agricultural interior. The map is a rich resource for genealogists, documenting over a dozen burial sites including the Jones Family Cem, Kuykendall Cem, and Big Prairie Cem. The presence of Aldrich Mound and Thompson Mound indicates long-standing human presence near the river's edge, while Grand Chain Rapids highlights the natural navigation challenges of the Wabash.