2018 Map of New Douglas

About this map

The agricultural landscape of eastern Madison County is anchored by the village of New Douglas and the town of Alhambra, showing a persistent pattern of rural Illinois settlement. This 2018 survey documents the intricate network of county roads and water systems, including the Staunton Coal Company Reservoir and the Big Four Reservoir in the northwest. Local history is preserved through numerous rural burial sites like Saint Ubaldus Cem and Harris Cem, while the hamlet of Binney remains a notable point in the northern reach of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Silver Cr and its tributaries, such as Little Silver Cr and Sugar Fork, which carve subtle valleys through the surrounding farmland. These watercourses and reservoirs highlight the importance of water management in a region defined by both its coal mining heritage and its enduring agricultural economy.