2015 Map of New Douglas

About this map

The agrarian landscape of northeastern Madison County is defined by the headwaters of the Silver Creek system, where several major tributaries converge near the village of New Douglas. This area has long supported local industry, evidenced by the Staunton Coal Company Reservoir and the Big Four Reservoir near the settlement of Binney. The map details a well-established network of rural roads that connect small communities like Alhambra and Green Castle across the prairie. For those researching local history, the map precisely locates several community burial grounds, including Saint Ubaldus Cem, New Douglas City Cem, and Saint Vincent Cem. These features, along with the clearly marked county lines for Macoupin, Montgomery, and Bond counties, highlight the intersection of civil boundaries and early Illinois settlements. The drainage patterns of Little Silver Cr and the Sugar Fork further illustrate the terrain that shaped the development of these farm-to-market hubs.