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2021 Map of Sesser

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Sesser
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sesser and the surrounding southern Illinois countryside reflect a landscape shaped by local water resources and family history. Small settlements such as Valier, Coello, North City, and Valier Patch are linked by a grid of rural roads and highways, with the coal industry's influence noted at the Mine Number 21 Reservoir. The terrain is characterized by gentle rises like Moores Hill and Grammer Hill, while the western edge is defined by the winding course of the Little Muddy River along the Perry and Franklin County line.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites including Maple Hill Cem, Bear Point Cem, and Mitchell Cem. Numerous other family-named grounds such as Youngblood Cem and Grammer Cem are scattered throughout the quadrangle. Recreational and industrial water features, from the large Sesser Lake to Izaac Walton Lake and the smaller Jack Cr and Andy Cr, illustrate how the drainage of the Muddy River basin has been utilized for both community use and resource management.