2012 Map of Washburn

About this map

Washburn and the smaller settlement of Wilbern anchor this portion of the Illinois prairie, characterized by a dense network of country roads and local drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Crow Cr and its tributaries, including Sherwoods Run and Snag Cr, which cut through the agricultural grid. This 2012 survey provides significant genealogical value, documenting numerous burial grounds scattered throughout the township. These include the Crow Meadow Presbyterian Cem in the northeast, Buckingham Cem to the southwest, and the Linn Mount Vernon Cem located south of the main town center. The map details the transition from rural acreage to the established street grid of Washburn, where Saint Elizabeth Catholic Cem and the Lutheran Cem are situated on the village periphery.