2015 Map of Shipman

About this map

Shipman and the surrounding farm country of Macoupin County appear in this 2015 study, defined by the headwaters of the Wood River and a network of rural routes. The landscape transitions from the residential blocks of Shipman and Brighton to the smaller settlements of Miles Station and Piasa. Local heritage is anchored by several historic burial grounds, including the Saint Denis Cem and the Woodburn Cem, while the topography is shaped by the winding Piasa Cr and Honeycut Br. Water resources are central to the area, evidenced by the Shipman Reservoir and the Illinois No Name Number 2042 Reservoir, which interrupt the agricultural grid. This survey preserves the modern footprint of these crossroads communities, recording the enduring locations of family landmarks like the Stewart Cem and the Woods Cem.