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2018 Map of Okawville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Okawville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Okawville sits as the central hub of this Southern Illinois landscape, where the meandering Kaskaskia River forms the border between Clinton and Washington counties. The river valley is a complex network of oxbows and wetlands, including Horseshoe Lake, Swan Lake, and Fish Slough, illustrating the natural hydrological patterns of the Illinois prairie. The surrounding agricultural lands are crisscrossed by a grid of rural roads named for native bird species, such as Hummingbird Rd and Pintail Rd, reflecting a localized approach to modern rural navigation.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family and institutional burial sites throughout the townships. From the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cem near the town center to smaller, outlying locations like Staude Cem and Kinyon Cem, the map documents the generational footprint of the area's farming families. Drainage features like the Sycamore Drainage Ditch and Sanders Slough further highlight the intensive land management required to maintain the region's productive agricultural character.