2012 Map of Minier

About this map

Minier serves as the primary hub in this central Illinois landscape, where the grid of rural township roads intersects with several historic local settlements. Small communities like Mindale, Walnut, and Tazewell anchor the surrounding agricultural tracts, while the Illinois Valley Parachute Club Airport provides a distinct aviation landmark west of the main town center. The drainage patterns of the Little Mackinaw River and the W Fork Sugar Cr reveal the natural topography that dictated early property lines and road placements, such as Townline Rd and Mackinaw Rd. Genealogists will find several well-preserved burial grounds, including Greenwood Cem, Gaines Cem, and Camp Cem, which offer significant research value for tracing family lineages in the region. The map captures the area before modern expansion, preserving the locations of rural crossroads like Fravert and Sutter.