The borderlands of Effingham Co and Jasper Co are defined by a grid of agricultural section roads and the winding paths of several creeks. The village of Wheeler serves as a central hub for the area, situated near the confluence where Big Muddy Cr and Laws Cr drain the surrounding fields. This landscape reflects the enduring rural character of central Illinois, with small settlements like Gila and Lis anchored by local landmarks. Genealogists will find several burial sites recorded here, including Brewer Cem and the Immaculate Conception Cem near Dieterich. To the northwest, the Rocky Ford Sportsman Club South Lake offers a rare deviation from the agricultural pattern, highlighting the intersection of natural drainage and local recreational development in the 21st century.
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1940 · Greenup
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Newton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Greenup
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Newton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Teutopolis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Sailor Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Belleville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Belleville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000