2021 Map of Sorento South

About this map

Shoal Creek meanders through the heart of this Bond County landscape, defining the topography between the small communities of Sorento and Old Ripley. The area is characterized by a high density of rural burial sites, such as New Mount Nebo Cem, Reno Bethel Cem, and Tisdale Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogists tracing family histories in the region. The map captures the interface between traditional agricultural plots and local infrastructure, including the Sorento Reservoir and the small airfield at Nance Airport. Settlements like Bunje, Reno, and Gilmore are linked by a network of rural roads such as Ripson Bridge Ave and Baumberger Ave. The drainage patterns of Dry Fork and Little Silver Cr reveal the natural dissection of the Illinois prairie, providing a detailed record of the land as it remains managed for both utility and community memory.