2015 Map of Versailles

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Versailles and the surrounding agricultural uplands are defined by a dense network of family and community burial grounds, illustrating the deep genealogical roots of this Illinois landscape. This survey of the region south of Mount Sterling shows the concentration of cemeteries such as Gilbirds Cem, Casteen Cem, and Logsdon Number 1 Cem, which are often situated near the drainage breaks of Logan Cr and Camp Cr. Small communities like Gilbirds and Hersman anchor the rural road grid, while the terrain softens as it approaches the drainage of McKee Creek to the south. Notable local landmarks include the mineral-associated Versailles Springs and the Hambaugh-Martin Number Five Reservoir, reflecting the balance between the area's early settlement history and modern water management.