2012 Map of Urbana

About this map

The University of Illinois campus and the surrounding residential grids of Urbana and Champaign dominate the northern landscape of this 2012 survey. This academic and agricultural hub is reflected in the specialized infrastructure present, including the University of Illinois Dairy Cattle Research Unit and Illinois Field. The map reveals the clear transition from the dense urban street plan to the expansive prairie farmsteads and drainage networks further south, where the terrain is marked by Yankee Ridge. Several historic burying grounds, such as Mount Hope Cem and Roselawn Cem, are positioned near the campus, providing a clear reference for local genealogists. Beyond the city limits, the landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Embarras River and the small settlements of Mira and Philo, where the agricultural heritage of the county remains the primary driver of land use and development.