2018 Map of Pyatts

About this map

The lowlands of Perry County are defined here by the winding course of Beaucoup Creek and its many tributaries, creating a landscape rich with family-named cemeteries and small rural settlements. Between the larger centers of Pinckneyville and Du Quoin lie the quiet hamlets of Denny and Pyatts, connected by a network of roads named for local wildlife and flora, such as Goldeneye Rd and Sugar Pine Rd. The map reveals a high density of burial grounds including Holts Prairie Cem and Dry Cem, which often serve as the final markers of early prairie communities. Water management is evident through the inclusion of Elks Reservoir and the numerous small creeks like White Walnut Cr and Sixmile Cr that drain the fertile Illinois interior. This 2018 survey provides a precise look at the modern rural layout, from the residential streets of E Water St to the remote crossing at Tanglefoot Rd.