2015 Map of Perry East

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Chambersburg and Perry anchor this rural landscape along the border of Brown and Pike Counties, where the terrain is defined by the winding course of McKee Creek and its many tributaries. The area is marked by a high density of small family and community burial sites, including the Suratt Burial Ground, Newenham Cem, and Varder Cem, offering significant value for genealogical research in this part of Illinois. The landscape transitions from the creek bottoms to the upland farms, connected by local routes like Co Highway 5 and distinctive crossings such as the Ritter Bridge. Water management is a visible priority here, evidenced by the series of tiered reservoirs known as Hambaugh-Martin Number 1, Number 2, and Number 3, alongside De Frates Shaeffer Lake. This network of small-scale water features and scattered cemeteries illustrates the enduring agricultural and family-centered character of the region.