2018 Map of Paris North

About this map

The northern edge of Paris, Illinois, anchors the southern portion of this landscape, where the residential grid meets the expansive agricultural fields of Edgar County. The area is defined by a series of small rural communities such as Horace, Wetzel, and Harris, all interconnected by a rectilinear road system that reflects the region's long-established survey patterns. Significant local landmarks include the Twin Lakes at the edge of the city and the Edgar County Airport to the north. Genealogists and historians will find interest in the numerous rural burial sites scattered across the township, such as Sixteen Cem, Franklin Cem, and Scott Cem. The terrain is drained by several meandering watercourses, including Sugar Cr and Snake Cr, which break the flat prairie topography and provide natural variation near the prominent Wolf Mound.