1971 Map of Petersburg

A dense concentration of community landmarks surrounds the town, reflecting a long history of local settlement. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Rose Hill Cemetery, Oakland Cem, and Baker Prairie Cem, are scattered throughout the region's uplands and valleys. Outside the main town, smaller settlements like Curtis and facilities such as the Sunny Acres Nursing Home appear alongside distinctive landmarks like the Fairground and the Altig Bridge, showing the rural character of Menard County in the early 1970s.