2018 Map of Putnam

About this map

The settlement of Putnam occupies a central position on this Illinois landscape, situated just west of the sprawling Senachwine Lake. This region where Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall counties converge is defined by the winding course of Senachwine Creek and the man-made shoreline of Lake Thunderbird, which is surrounded by a dense network of residential streets including Lake Thunderbird Dr and Catalina Dr. The map provides significant genealogical value, documenting several burial sites including Saint Joseph Cem, Lone Tree Cem, Sugar Grove Cem, and the Putnam Cems. Small-scale aviation is also represented by the Steil RLA Airport and the Ralph E Daniels Airport, reflecting the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century. The terrain transitions from the marshy lowlands of Maupin Lake to the agricultural plateaus bisected by the Bradford Blacktop Rd.