2012 Map of Wildcat Lake

About this map

The Kaskaskia River and the northern reaches of Carlyle Lake dominate this 2012 landscape in Fayette County. The settlement of Pittsburg sits near the northern boundary, serving as a focal point for a network of rural roads that crisscross the wetlands and bottomlands of the river valley. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, where the river meets the lake amidst a system of ponds and creeks, including Wildcat Lake, Otter Pond, and Half-Mile Pond. This environment creates a distinctive pattern of access points like the Cox Bridge Access Area and Patoka Access Area, essential for navigating the shifting waters.