2015 Map of Pyatts

About this map

The agricultural and industrial transition of Perry County is etched into the landscape between Pinckneyville and Du Quoin. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by many small, family-named and community burial grounds, such as Dry Cem, Pick Cem, and Campbell Hill Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The drainage patterns of Beaucoup Creek and Little Beaucoup Creek dominate the hydrology, while the presence of Elks Reservoir indicates water management for recreation or local utility. Small settlements like Denny, Cudgetown, and Pyatts are connected by a network of rural roads with unique names like Tanglefoot Rd and Sacred Heart Rd. The map provides a contemporary look at the rural midwest, where longstanding religious sites like Ninemile Baptist Cem and Sacred Heart Cem anchor the community identity.