2015 Map of Winkle

About this map

The boundary between Washington and Perry counties divides this southern Illinois landscape, where small crossroads like Winkle and Rice serve as focal points for the surrounding rural tracts. The terrain is defined by low-lying prairies such as Threemile Prairie and Grande Cote Prairie, interspersed with a complex network of creeks including Swanwick Cr and Wolf Cr. This 2015 survey reveals a dense pattern of local roads, many named for flowers and local landmarks, which provide access to numerous family and community burial grounds like Maxwell Cem, Pilot Knob Cem, and Concord Baptist Cem. Near the southern edge, the Schumaker RLA Airport stands as a notable modern landmark. The map illustrates a region where agriculture and local heritage remain deeply intertwined, preserved through the maintenance of historical names and cemetery sites that date back many generations.