2024 Map of Summerville

About this map

The crossroads of Summerville and the small cluster at Challacombe anchor this modern survey of central Illinois. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between flat agricultural uplands and the deeply carved drainages that flow toward the Macoupin Creek watershed. Small water bodies like Bullard Lake and Mowens Lake dot the terrain, while the road network reflects the area's rural heritage, including names like Macoupin Church Camp Rd and Macoupin Station Rd. Local history is preserved in small family and community burial grounds, specifically Gelder Cem in the north and Armour Cem further south. The map provides a clear picture of how historical settlement patterns, often following ridge lines like Ridge Rd, continue to shape the contemporary Macoupin County countryside.