2012 Map of Oakland

About this map

Oakland serves as the primary hub in this eastern Illinois landscape, situated at the junction of several county routes and local drainage systems. The town is flanked by significant recreational and scientific landmarks, including the Norton Knolls Golf Course and the nearby Prairie Observatory situated north of the town center. The hydrological character of the region is defined by the winding course of the Embarras River and its tributaries like Brushy Fork, Greasy Cr, and Hog Br. To the north, Walnut Point State Park Lake provides a major water feature amidst the agricultural grid, while Lake Oakland sits just east of the main settlement. Local governance and history are anchored by sites such as the Brushy Fork Town Hall, and genealogists will find several burial grounds across the quadrangle, including Berry Cem, Rosedale Cem, and the remote Van Voorhis Cem.