2018 Map of Welge

About this map

Marys River and its numerous tributaries, including Frickes Br and Heunhostel Br, carve a complex drainage pattern across this section of southern Illinois. The landscape is dotted with small rural settlements like Welge and Wine Hill, alongside numerous family and community burial grounds that serve as vital touchstones for local history. Notable sites such as Mill Creek Cem, Paradise Cem, and Mount Summit Cem are scattered across the townships, often situated near the ridge lines between the deep creek valleys. In the southern reaches, the boundary between Randolph and Jackson counties is clearly defined, following the rugged topography near Piney Br and Mill Cr. The road network, featuring routes like Wine Hill Rd and Murphysboro Rd, reflects a history of connecting these isolated upland communities to larger hubs like Steeleville and Bremen.