2021 Map of Pulaski

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Pulaski and the neighboring community of Villa Ridge serve as the primary hubs in this southern Illinois landscape, characterized by a complex network of wetlands and creeks. The hydrology is dominated by the Cache River to the north, which feeds into a series of drainages including Cypress Slough, Pulaski Slough, and Briar Cr. This environment shaped the local settlement patterns, with development clustered on higher ground between the frequent watercourses. Genealogical researchers will find an exceptionally dense concentration of burial sites, ranging from the large Cairo City Cem and Calvary Cem near Villa Ridge to smaller, family-named locations such as Mize Cem, Henderson Cem, and the King - McNeil Cem. The transition from the rural outskirts of Pryortown to the residential blocks of Spencer Heights illustrates the varying scales of community growth within the county during the early 21st century.