2021 Map of Oconee

About this map

Oconee and the southern outskirts of Pana anchor this landscape along the border of Christian and Shelby counties. The area is defined by a dendritic network of waterways including Coal Creek, Becks Creek, and Matney Branch that carve through the prairie terrain. Significant water features like Lake Pana, Paragon Lake, and Boy Scout Lake dominate the northern sections, while the southern reaches remain predominantly agricultural. Local heritage is preserved in several burial sites including Oconee Mound Cemetery, Sacred Heart Cemetery, and Coal Creek Cemetery. The rural road network, including County Highway 14 and Old Turkey Farm Road, provides a framework for the scattered farmsteads and small-town blocks that characterize this part of central Illinois.