2021 Map of Orchardville

About this map

Orchardville and the nearby crossroads of Helm anchor this landscape at the junction of Wayne, Marion, and Clay counties in southern Illinois. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Skillet Fork, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Poplar Cr, Rattlesnake Cr, and Turner Cr. This network of creeks has historically shaped the placement of local roads and farmsteads, creating a dispersed pattern of settlement. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich in small family and community burial grounds, such as Christian Home Cem and Fields Cem. These sites, along with others like New Liberty Cem and Burroughs Cem, serve as critical markers of early local history. The rural infrastructure is further detailed by established routes like State Rte 161 Exd and Co Hwy 30, which connect these small agricultural communities.