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2012 Map of Essex

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Essex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The industrial and agricultural landscape of southern Will County is anchored by the massive cooling cooling pond of the Braidwood Nuclear Plant, which dominates the western half of this territory. This modern energy infrastructure sits adjacent to the older village of Godley, where local streets like E Rose Ln and E Mary Ln meet the plant's perimeter. Further south, the settlement of Essex serves as a central hub, flanked by the North Essex Cem and South Essex Cem.

To the northeast, the Kankakee River winds past Custer Park, where the local Custer Park Cem and Grant Ave overlook the water. The map preserves the names of smaller, specialized locales like the Tammen Treeberry Farm and the Corn Field Airport, reflecting the area's rural character outside the heavy industrial zones. Waterways such as Horse Cr, Granary Cr, and Reddick Run drain the surrounding fields, connecting established towns like Clarke City to the broader regional watershed.