2012 Map of Ramsey

About this map

Ramsey serves as the primary hub in this central Illinois landscape, where a dense grid of county roads connects scattered rural settlements and family landmarks. The area's genealogical depth is evident in the numerous small burial grounds dotting the townships, including Clark Cem, Shedd Cem, and the Cothern Family Cem. The terrain is shaped by the winding paths of Ash Cr and Becks Cr, which flow toward larger drainage systems while passing prominent local elevations like Bridges Knob and Bowling Green Hill. These natural features, combined with smaller hamlets like Dressor and Hanson, illustrate the enduring agrarian structure of Fayette County. Transportation is defined by the intersection of CO Hwy-13 and CO Hwy-24, which facilitate movement between the community at Twin Churches and the residential streets of Ramsey.