2015 Map of Sumner

About this map

Sumner and Bridgeport anchor this section of Lawrence County, Illinois, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of creek systems including Muddy Cr, Indian Cr, and Raccoon Cr. The terrain rises notably at Red Hill in the north, while the remainder of the area shows a highly developed rural grid. Genealogists will find this sheet particularly valuable for the unusual density of localized burial sites preserved across the countryside, such as Hopewell Cem, Shiloh Cem, and Olive Branch Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the street layouts in the primary settlements, including S Christy Ave in Sumner and the residential blocks surrounding School St in Bridgeport. These small-town centers are connected by a rural landscape dotted with landmarks like Stiver Springs and Immaculate Conception Cem, reflecting a long-standing pattern of community and agricultural life in the region.