2019 Map of Saint Charles

About this map

St. Charles and its surrounding communities are documented in this modern topographic record of southern Hopkins County. The landscape is defined by its mining and rural history, where the names of long-established family homesteads and mine sites are preserved through the road network, including Hughlette Mine Rd, Coal Mine Rd, and Rialto Mine Rd. Local genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds like Hamby Cem and Gamblin Cem, which sit alongside historic church sites such as Christian Privilege Cem. The terrain transitions from the lowlands of Maple Swamp to prominent heights such as The Big Hill and the Barnsley Hills. Settlements like Ilsley and Hamby remain centered near the rail and road corridors that have historically driven the region's economy, while newer features like Magic Lake indicate shifts in land use over time.