2012 Map of Virden South

About this map

Virden and Girard anchor this portion of northern Macoupin County, reflecting the agricultural and industrial character of central Illinois. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the E Fork Otter Cr and the reservoir at Sunset Lake, which provides a distinct break in the surrounding grid of section-line roads. Traces of the region's mining history are evident in the naming of Crown Two Mine Rd near the eastern edge of the survey. Significant genealogical landmarks are scattered across the townships, including Pleasant Hill Cem and Union Chapel Cem. The transition from the rural village of Nilwood in the south toward the busier hubs to the north is connected by the corridor of Old Route 4, a primary artery through this prairie landscape. Smaller settlements like Greenridge remain as quiet points on the map, often centered around historic crossroads and local streams such as Hurricane Cr.