2015 Map of Saunemin

About this map

Saunemin serves as the primary hub of this Livingston County landscape, situated at the southern end of the sheet where Main St and Lafayette St intersect. The surrounding prairie is defined by a grid of rural roads and the drainage patterns of Gooseberry Cr and Felky Slough. Local history is anchored by several small, scattered settlements such as Loretto in the north and the nearby Saint Mary's Catholic Cem. These clusters, along with Rugby, Eylar, and Scovel, represent the agricultural endurance of the region. Genealogists can find specific burial sites at Sunny Slope Cem and Union Cem, while researchers can trace the movement of water across the flats toward Fivemile Creek. The map documents a modern view of a quintessential Illinois farming community where the section lines dictate the layout of homesteads and infrastructure.