2010 Map of Olmsted

About this map

The Ohio River frontage defines this southern Illinois landscape, where river commerce and rural settlements have long converged at the Kentucky border. Near Olmsted, the terrain transitions from the upland bluffs marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Bethlehem Cemetery and Mount Zion Cemetery, to the expansive lowlands of Oscar Bottoms. Historical river access points like Caledonia Landing and Turner Landing speak to the area's legacy of waterway navigation, while inland, the small community of Levings sits at a crossroads of county routes. The map detail highlights a complex network of backwater lakes and sloughs including Little Turner Lake, Beaverdam Lake, and Burnt Slough Lake, which reflect the dynamic hydrological character of the river valley. Further south, the map captures the transition toward the settlement of America, preserving the names of local landmarks like Lyerly Cemetery and Sheets Cemetery for genealogical research.