2012 Map of Winchester

About this map

The city of Winchester serves as the primary hub of this Illinois landscape, where the local road network and agriculture intersect with the path of the Big Sandy Creek. This early 21st-century survey reveals a region deeply tied to its rural roots and family heritage, evidenced by the numerous small burial grounds scattered across the countryside. From the Etheal Cem in the north to the Saint Mark's Catholic Cem near the southern boundary, these sites preserve the names of the families who settled and worked the land between Mauvaise Terre Cr and Big Sandy Cr. Smaller communities like Exeter, Merritt, and Riggston are connected by a grid of named rural routes, such as Turkey Farm Rd and Merritt Blacktop Rd, illustrating the persistent settlement patterns of Scott County. The presence of Freesen Lake and several winding creek branches highlights the drainage patterns that define the local topography.