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Montrose.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Illinoian Till Plain, within Interior River Valleys and Hills. St. Francis lies about 3.1 miles southwest of Montrose by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Montrose, Illinois
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Montrose, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Montrose, Illinois from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGSouthern Illinoian Till Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCumberland County · Effingham County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Montrose on the map

THE MONTROSE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Illinoian Till Plain setting.

Montrose village has 0.64 square miles of land in Cumberland County, Effingham County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Illinoian Till Plain, within Interior River Valleys and Hills.

Broad terraced river valleys contrast with wooded slopes and dissected glacial plains. Bottomland settings and upland oak landscapes occur close together across the Interior River Valleys and Hills.

Regional context: Interior River Valleys and Hills ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Montrose intersects 2 county geographies: Cumberland County, Effingham County. A Montrose mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Cumberland CountyEffingham County

Montrose by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Montrose, or 0% of its total area. It is 4.1 percentage points lower than the 4.1% recorded for Illinois. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Montrose village has 2% of the land area of nearby St. Francis township (32.4 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Montrose land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Start with the right county for Montrose

Which of Cumberland County, Effingham County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Southern Illinoian Till Plain setting

Southern Illinoian Till Plain belongs to Interior River Valleys and Hills. Does the parcel occupy a river terrace, bottomland or upland slope, and what existing drainage and road-access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond St. Francis

St. Francis is 3.1 miles southwest of the Montrose reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Montrose resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MONTROSE

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.1660° N, 88.3780° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Montrose ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Effingham

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Effingham ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Montrose data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Illinoian Till Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Interior River Valleys and Hills context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Illinois landowner resources

Illinois floodplain resources

DNR guidance linking to official flood maps and Illinois mapping resources.

Illinois mine permit map

DNR map for researching mine-permit locations and related mining context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Montrose.

St. Francis lies about 3.1 miles southwest of Montrose by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Montrose in context

NSEWSt. Francis · 3.1 miles1Spring Point · 4 miles2Grove · 5.8 miles3Teutopolis · 5.9 miles4Woodbury · 5.9 miles5Teutopolis · 6.7 miles6OUTER RING: 6.7 MILES
  1. 1
    St. Francis3.1 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Spring Point4 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Grove5.8 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Teutopolis5.9 mi · village
  5. 5
    Woodbury5.9 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Teutopolis6.7 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Illinois; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Montrose
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Montrose parcel?+

Montrose intersects 2 county geographies: Cumberland County, Effingham County. A Montrose mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Montrose property in Southern Illinoian Till Plain?+

No. Southern Illinoian Till Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Montrose boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use St. Francis as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.1 miles southwest of Montrose’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Montrose?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Montrose.
Your next chapter.

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