2024 Map of Waltersburg

About this map

Lusk Creek Wilderness and the broader Shawnee National Forest dominate this Southern Illinois landscape, where deep drainages like Reddick Hollow and Pine Hollow carve through the terrain. The map captures a region defined by its small, dispersed settlements including Eddyville, Waltersburg, and Rising Sun. This modern survey documents the contemporary state of several family and community burial grounds, such as Barger Cem, Kool Cem, and the Old Home Cem, which are vital for genealogical research in Pope County. The road network, including the historic Old Tannery Rd and Indian Kitchen Rd, reveals how the forest has been navigated and managed over time. Significant watercourses like Lusk Creek and Whiteside Branch provide a framework for the local geography, showing the persistent relationship between the area's hydrology and its rural development.