2018 Map of Obed

About this map

Pleak and Obed anchor a predominantly agricultural landscape in Shelby County, defined by a strictly surveyed grid of county roads and section lines. This 2018 survey reveals a territory where small rural settlements and a high density of country burial grounds provide the primary landmarks. Waterways like Flat Br, Wilborn Cr, and Sorghum Br cut through the terrain, influencing the placement of several local cemeteries. Of particular note for genealogists are the many family and community burial sites scattered across the townships, including Locust Grove Cem, Little Flock Cem, and Bethany Cem. Near the southern edge, the Lake Fork drainage area introduces more varied topography to the otherwise uniform prairie. The map captures the enduring rural character of the Illinois heartland, where the legacy of early settlers is preserved in the names of churchyards and small hamlets like Yantisville.