Springfield Map Art

Springfield's grid runs north-south and east-west from the Sangamon River, which curves through the southern edge of downtown. The Illinois Central Railroad cuts diagonally across the city, splitting the regular street pattern and defining industrial zones on both sides. The statehouse sits at the center of the original plat, with radiating avenues creating irregular blocks where the grid meets older survey lines.

39.7817° N, 89.6501° W