2018 Map of Pittsburg

About this map

Pittsburg and its surrounding rural corridors in Williamson and Franklin counties are defined by a network of creeks and small family-named landmarks. The landscape is heavily dissected by waterways such as Crab Orchard Cr and Pond Cr, which flow through a topography mapped in ten-foot contour intervals. This detailed view shows the transition from the concentrated residential streets of the village to the sprawling agrarian holdings to the east and north. For local history researchers, the map identifies several small burial grounds, including Stilley Cem, Sanders Cem, and Murphy Cem, often located near crossroads or along older sections of road such as Jordans Fort Rd. To the west, the presence of Fresh Water Lake and Johnston City Lake indicates the importance of water management and recreation in this part of Southern Illinois. The map also records small communities like Corinth, Attila, and Paulton, which serve as quiet anchors for the surrounding farmsteads.