2012 Map of Pearl West

About this map

Tick Ridge and the broad landscape of Old Pearl Prairie dominate this Pike County landscape, defined by a complex network of creeks feeding into the Illinois River basin. The settlement pattern is anchored by Pearl, Old Pearl, and Straut, while smaller clusters like Bee Creek and Greenpond mark the rural intersections. Family history is etched into the land through numerous small burial grounds, including the Hess Cem, Kessinger Cem, and McConnell Cem, which are scattered among the farms of Farmers Ridge. The geography is bisected by several significant watercourses, most notably Bettell Cr and the various forks of Spring Cr. Local aviation and recreation are represented by Bunn Airport and the Mississippi Valley Service Camp, while the unusual Twin Culvert landmark highlights the engineered drainage of this creek-laden territory.