2021 Map of Petersburg

About this map

Petersburg sits prominently along the winding banks of the Sangamon River, serving as a focal point for this section of Menard County. The town's civic heart is anchored by the Menard County Courthouse, surrounded by a regular grid of streets such as W Adams St and W Jefferson St. The surrounding landscape is defined by its agricultural character and a high density of rural burial grounds, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Notable sites include Baker Prairie Number 1 Cem and Baker Prairie Number 2 Cem to the east, and Rose Hill Cem situated near the town center. To the north, the small community of Curtis and the village of Greenview mark the transition toward flatter terrain, drained by Cabiness Cr and Grove Cr. The mapping of family-named roads like Deverman Rd and Altig Bridge RD further reflects the long-standing landownership patterns of this Illinois prairie region.