2018 Map of Oakwood

About this map

Oakwood and its neighboring communities in Vermilion County are defined by the winding course of the Salt Fork river, which carves a deep, forested path through the agricultural landscape. The river's path is marked by distinctive natural landmarks like Horseshoe Bend and the Singing Bridge, while nearby Marvin-Fuzey Lake provides a localized water feature south of the main channel. This area maintains a strong connection to its rural past, evidenced by numerous family and community cemeteries such as Davis Cem, Hickman Cem, and Dougherty Cem. The transportation corridor is anchored by the Norfolk Southern railroad, which links the settlements of Fithian, Muncie, and Bronson along its east-west route. In the southeast, the small village of Fairmount sits on the open prairie, highlighting the transition from the river-bottom timber to the expansive fields that dominate the Central Illinois geography.