2018 Map of Walpole

About this map

Walpole serves as a central point in this rural southern Illinois landscape, which straddles the boundary between Hamilton and Saline counties. The area is defined by a network of drainage creeks, including Hogg Cr to the north and the winding course of Rector Cr further south. Local genealogy and land history are anchored by small, family-associated sites such as the Barton Family Cem and the Durham Cem near Long Branch. This 2018 survey reveals a sparse settlement pattern of crossroads hamlets like Tuckers Corners and Olga, connected by a grid of county roads. The terrain shifts from the lowlands of Long Br to the localized elevation of Bunker Hill, illustrating the characteristic topography of the region before it meets the larger watersheds of the Ohio River valley.