2015 Map of Salisbury

About this map

The Sangamon River carves a deep valley through this Central Illinois landscape, defining the rugged geography between the settlements of Lewisburg and Tice. To the northwest, the residential and recreational area around Lake Petersburg contrasts with the surrounding agricultural tablelands. The map reveals a dense network of local history markers, particularly the Old Salem Chautauqua park and a remarkable number of rural burial grounds including Oakland Cem, Hickory Grove Cem, and Farmers Point Cem. The terrain is punctuated by New Salem Bluff overlooking the river, while the village of Salisbury anchors the southern portion of the sheet near the Menard and Sangamon County line. Small waterways like Richland Cr and Rock Cr cut across the landscape, feeding into the primary river system that historically shaped the region's development.