2018 Map of Odell

About this map

Odell and the surrounding Livingston County agricultural landscape are defined by a strictly surveyed grid of county roads and vital drainage networks. This 2018 survey details the intersection of modern infrastructure with the historic alignment of Old US Hwy 66 and Old Rte 66, reflecting the era of early transcontinental travel that shaped this corridor. The village of Odell serves as the primary hub, while smaller named locations like Nevada, Sunbury, and Budd illustrate the dispersed nature of Illinois prairie settlement. Natural watercourses, including the W Fork Mazon River, Murray Slough, and Johnny Run, cut across the landscape, essential for the drainage of the fertile farmland. Local heritage is preserved at several burial grounds, such as Saint Paul's Catholic Cem, Union Cem, and Nevada Cem, providing significant touchpoints for genealogical research in the township.