2015 Map of Viola

About this map

Viola serves as the central hub of this Mercer County landscape, where the local road grid tightens into a structured town site. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage runs and creeks, including the westward-flowing Edwards River and the meandering Pope Cr, which carve through the agricultural fields of western Illinois. The map reveals a high concentration of burial grounds scattered across the countryside, such as Saint John's Cem, Hopewell Cem, and Bridger Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogists and local historians. North and west of the main village, smaller named localities like Gilchrist, Old Gilchrist, and Wanlock appear along the secondary routes, reflecting the dispersed settlement patterns typical of this region's rural development. Small-scale aviation is represented by Young Airport, situated among the rolling fields south of the primary town.