2021 Map of Virden North

About this map

Auburn and Virden anchor this corridor of the Illinois prairie as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both systematic agriculture and local industry, marked by the Sangamon Co Macoupin Co line that bisects the southern half of the sheet. Smaller settlements like Thayer, Lowder, and Compro are interconnected by a dense grid of rural roads and state routes. Water features such as Panther Cr and Sugar Cr wind through the terrain, with the Sugar Creek Hills providing localized relief. Notable landmarks for local history include the Virden Cem, West Cem, and the Holzwarth Flying Service airfield located just north of the county line. The transition from the residential streets of the towns to the broad surrounding fields highlights the region's enduring agricultural character.