2015 Map of Paxton

About this map

Paxton serves as the primary hub of this East Central Illinois landscape, where a dense grid of streets like E Pells St and W Ottawa Rd gives way to expansive agricultural sections. The area is marked by a network of drainage and natural waterways, including the Big Four Ditch and the meandering Middle Fork Vermilion River in the southeast. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial sites, such as Trickle Grove Cem and Huffman Cem, which sit alongside the quiet Harwood Chapel. Small-scale aviation is represented by C D Maulding Airport and Hasselbring Airport, reflecting the region's reliance on local airstrips. The transition between Ford, Iroquois, and Champaign counties is clearly defined by the rectilinear road system, including Co Road 3500 N, illustrating the structured land division typical of the Illinois prairie.