2015 Map of Pleasant Plains

About this map

Pleasant Plains and the neighboring community of Berlin anchor this portion of Sangamon County, reflecting the agrarian development of central Illinois in the twenty-first century. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Richland Cr, Prairie Cr, and Spring Cr, which break up the geometric precision of the township-and-range road system. Genealogical value is found in the scattered burial grounds that mark the heritage of local families and early pioneers, including Pleasant Plains Cem, Irwin Cem, and the uniquely named Wood Wreath Island Grove Cem. Local transportation is represented by small-scale infrastructure like Smith RLA Airport, while long-established thoroughfares such as Old Jacksonville Rd and Old State Rd continue to connect these rural townships. The map documents a snapshot of the region where small settlements like Claysville persist amidst expansive agricultural fields.