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2015 Map of Reevesville

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Reevesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Reevesville and the surrounding rural landscape sit at the junction of Johnson, Pope, and Massac counties in Southern Illinois. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by extensive lowlands and agricultural drainage, notably the Bear Cr Ditch and Gurley Ditch which crisscross the southern half of the quadrangle. The northern reaches transition into more elevated terrain featuring Stafford Bluff and Cagle Bluff, while large tracts of the Shawnee National Forest preserve the natural character of the region.

For researchers and local historians, the map is a detailed record of small settlements and family burial grounds scattered throughout the countryside. Locations like Allens Spring, Holmes Corner, and Temple Hill anchor the local road network. The abundance of preserved cemeteries, including Mount Olive Cem, Sassafras Cem, and Canaan Cem, provides a significant resource for tracing the genealogy and settlement patterns of this three-county corner.