2021 Map of Essex

About this map

Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond dominates the central landscape of this Illinois quadrangle, its intricate shoreline and adjacent industrial footprint defining the area between Braceville and Essex. The map reveals a transition from industrial utilities to the traditional agricultural grid of the Midwest, punctuated by the Kankakee River in the northeast corner. Regional history is preserved in small rural settlements like Godley and Clarke City, along with several dedicated burial grounds such as Mount Olivet Cem and Custer Township Cem. The presence of the Corn Field Airport north of Essex highlights the local aviation character of the region. Drainage is managed by a network of waterways including Horse Creek, Granary Cr, and Reddick Run, which weave through the townships and cross county boundaries.