Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area
Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area, Conservation area in Logan County, United States
The Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area encompasses 974 acres of land with forests, grasslands, and a 2.5-mile stretch of Salt Creek.
The area, established in 1971 as Railsplitter State Park, received its current name in 1995 to honor former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Edward R. Madigan.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources manages this land to maintain a balance between recreational activities and wildlife preservation through sustainable practices.
Visitors access numerous outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, hiking through 7.75 miles of trails, and canoeing along Salt Creek throughout the year.
The park functions as a primary pheasant hatchery for Illinois, producing up to 100,000 birds annually while housing one of the state's largest American sycamore trees.
Location: Logan County
Inception: 1971
GPS coordinates: 40.11670,-89.39170
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:16
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