2021 Map of Wildcat Lake

About this map

Pittsburg sits near the northern boundary of this landscape, a region defined by the complex water systems of the Kaskaskia River and the northern reaches of Carlyle Lake. The terrain is a network of marshes, ponds, and drainage ditches, including Otter Pond, Grass Pond, and the Wildcat Ditch, illustrating how the bottomlands have been managed and shaped by the local hydrology. The area is heavily marked by small family and community burial sites, such as Taylor Cem, Collier Cem, and Williams Cem, which provide essential points of reference for genealogical research in this part of Fayette County. To the south, Hermit Point overlooks the widening waters of the lake, while the N Fork E Fork Kaskaskia River meanders across the southeastern corner. This survey documents the rural road grid, from Cox Ridge Rd to Shady Grove Rd, that connects these isolated settlements and water bodies.