2018 Map of Tallula

About this map

Tallula and Pleasant Plains anchor this agricultural landscape at the meeting of Cass, Menard, and Sangamon counties. The terrain is defined by the branching drainages of Clary Cr and Richland Cr, which carve through the prairie to create localized relief. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several small burial grounds, including Smedly Cem, White Cem, and Willson Cem, often situated near property lines or the edges of drainage basins like Cuttingson Cr. A grid of country roads, such as Ed Hinrichs Rd and Markert Ave, connects these rural hubs and family-named landmarks like Hill Top. The map's layout highlights the transition between the established towns and the sprawling farmland that defines the Central Illinois corridor between Ashland and the surrounding townships.