2012 Map of Mechanicsburg

About this map

The Sangamon River carves a winding path through the southwest corner of this central Illinois landscape, defining the sharp curve at Mowery Bend. This area of Sangamon County is anchored by the historic villages of Mechanicsburg, Buffalo, and Dawson, which are interconnected by a network of rural roads such as Old Route 36 and the Mechanicsburg Blacktop. The map reveals a legacy of local resource extraction, notably at the Mechanicsburg Oil Field and the Roby West Oil Field. Genealogists will find significant detail in the inclusion of the Mechanicsburg Cem and Pickerell Cem, while the presence of the Brentwood Landing Strip and Nazarene Acres Camp reflects the region's diverse rural development. From the northern reaches of N Fork Clear Cr down to the southern settlement of Buckhart, the map illustrates a stable agricultural and residential corridor defined by its waterways and small-town grids.