2015 Map of Oblong South

About this map

The Embarras River and its major tributary, the North Fork Embarras River, define the water-rich landscape of Crawford and Jasper Counties in this mid-2010s survey. This portion of the Illinois prairie is characterized by a dense grid of range and township roads that weave around significant hydrological features like Horseshoe Pond and the aptly named Dead River oxbow. The map provides a detailed record of the rural landscape south of Oblong, documenting small crossroads such as Pierceburg and Green Brier. For those researching local history, several family and denominational burial grounds are clearly marked, including Miller Cem, Yager Cem, and the Sainte Valentine Cem. The terrain is also etched by numerous smaller waterways like Freeport Cr and Dogwood Cr, which have shaped the settlement patterns and road placements throughout the region.