2012 Map of Walpole

About this map

Walpole and the surrounding townships in Saline County define this southern Illinois landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map reveals a meticulous grid of rural roads and scattered hamlets, such as Tison, Cornerville, and Olga, which speak to the area's agricultural heritage. Small family-linked landmarks and burial sites, including the Barton Family Cem and Durham Cem, are interspersed among the drainages of Rector Cr and Long Br. The topography is generally level, punctuated by subtle elevations like Bunker Hill. To the north, Tuckers Corners and Braden mark the junctions of regional routes, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle are anchored by the community of Long Branch and the Rhine Church Cem. This survey preserves the exact locations of many points of local significance, from the University grounds to the numerous crossroads that have supported these communities for generations.