2024 Map of New Athens East

About this map

The Kaskaskia River winds through this section of St. Clair County, creating a riparian corridor that separates the western settlements of New Athens and Lenzburg from the eastern agricultural uplands. The landscape is notably dense with family and denominational burial grounds, such as Lively Huggins Cem and Cobb Thompson Cem, which reflect the deep roots of 19th-century homesteading in the area. Local geography is defined by subtle rises like Dutch Hill and Point Lookout, providing vantage points over the surrounding creek systems including Mud Creek and Doza Creek. The mapping of Old Marissa alongside Marissa provides a clear view of how these communities shifted or expanded over time. Transportation routes like the W North Railroad St in Lenzburg and several small airstrips including Lindauer Airport and Schaller Airport illustrate the localized infrastructure supporting this rural Illinois region.