2015 Map of Villa Grove

About this map

The Embarras River valley anchors this portion of Douglas County, winding past several established settlements including Villa Grove, Camargo, and Hugo. The landscape is a study in Midwestern agricultural geometry, where the township and range system is clearly defined by a dense grid of rural roads such as E 1000 North Rd and N 1250 East Rd. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating family plots at sites like Hammett Cem, Oak Ridge Cem, Broadus Cem, and Antioch Cem. The presence of Patterson Springs and Patterson Springs Lake suggests a localized focus on water resources and recreation amidst the surrounding farmland. Rail history is still visible in the layout of the city center of Villa Grove, where N Railroad St runs parallel to the tracks, influencing the town's orientation along the river.