2012 Map of Perry West

About this map

McKee Cr and its tributaries, including Bower Cr and Middle Fork McKee Cr, define the drainage of this rural landscape in western Illinois. Small settlements such as Benville and Morrelville are situated among a network of township roads that follow the section lines of the early American land survey. For genealogists, the map is a dense record of early burial grounds, featuring more than a dozen named sites including the Hebron Cem, Stoner Cem, and the Zion Lutheran Cem. The terrain is marked by traditional river crossings and landmarks like Wilson Ford and the Shinnebarber Bridge. The eastern edge of the quadrangle shows the transition into more contemporary infrastructure with the Mountain Airport and the outskirts of the Perry community along Maine St.