2015 Map of Saint Paul

About this map

Saint Paul and the surrounding farm country of Fayette and Marion counties are defined by the winding tributaries of the Kaskaskia River system. The North Fork Kaskaskia River and East Fork Kaskaskia River carve through the landscape, joined by smaller streams like Plum Branch and Long Branch. This rural geography is anchored by family and community landmarks, including several burial grounds such as the Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery and Jones Cemetery. Near the settlement of Lester, the terrain rises at Lowe Mound, while the southeastern corner of the map shows the transition into the more developed outskirts of Kinmundy. The network of section-line roads and named lanes like Vermundy Road and Kinoka Road reflects a long-standing agricultural grid that persists into the 21st century.