1943 Map of Sullivan

About this map

Sullivan serves as the focal point of this 1941 survey, revealing the structured street grid and early industrial layout of the county seat just before the mid-century. The town's economic reliance on transportation is evident in the intersection of the Illinois Central and the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads, with Depot Town marking a key transit point. Beyond the urban center, the landscape is defined by the winding course of Busseron Creek and its tributaries, such as Buttermilk Cr and Robbins Branch. The map preserves the locations of numerous family and community landmarks, including the County Farm, the Landing Field, and small rural congregations like Liberty Ch. Genealogists will find the density of named burial grounds particularly useful, ranging from the Sullivan Jackson Cem to more remote sites like Morgan Cem and Parson Cem.