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2015 Map of Welge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Marys River and its numerous tributaries, including Little Marys River and Rockcastle Cr, define the drainage patterns across this southern Illinois landscape. Located on the border of Randolph and Jackson counties, the area is characterized by small, dispersed rural communities such as Bremen, Welge, and Leanderville. The township of Steeleville appears in the north, serving as a primary hub connected by an intricate network of local roads like Murphysboro Rd and Wine Hill Rd.

Genealogists will find this 2015 survey particularly valuable for its density of identified burial sites. The map documents numerous family and community cemeteries, from Paradise Cem in the northwest to Gillespie Cem and Mount Summit Cem further south. These landmarks, along with named drainage features like Hornbostel Br and Piney Br, offer a detailed look at the persistent rural settlement patterns that have shaped this portion of the state.