2024 Map of Lick Creek

About this map

Shawnee National Forest and the southern reaches of Devils Kitchen Lake define this corner of Southern Illinois, where the boundaries of Williamson, Union, and Johnson counties meet. The landscape is characterized by prominent high points and rocky outcroppings like Drapers Bluff, Cedar Bluff, and Buck Knob, which tower over the surrounding woodlands. The settlement of Lick Creek sits at a crossroads in the southwestern quadrant, serving as a focal point for a region marked by numerous small family and community burial grounds, including Old Pleasant Hill Cem, Ebenezer-Hall Cem, and Toler Cem. These cemeteries, often tucked away near forest edges or old farm roads like Rocky Comfort Rd, provide significant data for genealogical research. The northern portion of the map is largely dedicated to the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and the Panther-Den Wilderness, preserving the primitive character of the Panther Den area.