2015 Map of Pittsburg

About this map

Pittsburg serves as a central hub in this Southern Illinois landscape, where the local road network reflects generations of rural settlement and agriculture. Small communities like Paulton, Corinth, and Attila are connected by a dense grid of named routes, including Jordans Fort Rd and Liberty School Rd, hinting at the location of former community landmarks. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Crab Orchard Cr and Pond Cr, which drain the low-lying areas between the county lines of Franklin Co and Williamson Co. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites across the township, including Stilley Cem, Sanders Cem, and Murphey Cem. To the west, the presence of Johnston City Lake and Fresh Water Lake suggests local water management and recreation sites that have shaped the region's development.