2015 Map of Essex

About this map

The Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond dominates the northern landscape of this region, its geometric basins reflecting the industrial water management of the modern era. Situated at the intersection of Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties, the area maintains a network of small settlements including Essex, Braceville, and Godley. The geography is defined by a shift from the heavy infrastructure near Braidwood to the more rural drainage patterns of Horse Creek and Granary Cr to the south and east.