2012 Map of Bonfield

About this map

The Kankakee River winds through the northern portion of this Kankakee County landscape, defining a corridor of riparian terrain marked by Hoffman Island and the Smith Islands. The village of Bonfield serves as the primary settlement, situated south of the river and surrounded by a rectangular grid of rural roads and agricultural plots. This 2012 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the area, punctuated by small communities such as Frielings and Warner Bridge. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several family-named burial sites, including Schreffler Cem, Beach Cem, and Wesley Cem, while the Bonfield Cem sits just north of the village center. The map also highlights a distinct aviation presence with two small airfields, Hawker Airport and Classic Landings Airport, integrated into the prairie landscape. Numerous watercourses like Terry Cr and N Bonfield Br drain toward the river, indicating the subtle hydraulic patterns of the region.