2012 Map of Mount Auburn

About this map

The Sangamon River meanders across this central Illinois landscape, carving a valley defined by distinct landforms like Hampton Bluff and Blind Horse Ridge. This area shows a settlement pattern typical of the region's agricultural roots, with the village of Mount Auburn anchoring the southeast and smaller locales such as Lanesville, Saunders, and Haynes situated along the northern transport corridor of Old Route 36. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several burial grounds like Riverside Cem near the river's bend and Milligan Cem further south. The topography is marked by small rises like Yellow Hammer Knob and Sand Ridge, which break the surrounding prairie. A complex network of creeks including Clear Cr, Griffith Cr, and Mosquito Cr feed into the Sangamon, influencing the historical placement of roads and homesteads.