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2015 Map of Bourbonnais

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Kankakee River winds through this region, shaping the landscape and settlement patterns of Kankakee County. Along its banks, distinctive river features like Willow Island and Langham Island sit near the small communities of Altorf and Limestone. The map reveals a transition from these quieter riverbank settlements to the growing suburban centers of Bourbonnais, Bradley, and Kankakee in the southeast.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks scattered throughout the rural landscape, including the Deselm Cem in the north and Blooms Grove Cem near the upper reaches of Rock Creek. These burial sites, along with others like Smith Cem and Limestone Cem, provide clear reference points for early family homesteads. The intersection of local history is further marked by small locales such as Deselm and Flickerville, connected by a grid of rural routes including W 8000N Rd and N 5000W Rd.