2015 Map of Buckley

About this map

Buckley and Loda anchor this portion of the Iroquois County plains, reflecting a landscape defined by the long-standing agricultural grid and the influence of the railroad corridor. The area's water features are concentrated in the south, where the development around Bayles Lake, Iroquois Lake, and Lake Iroquois contrasts with the surrounding rectangular farm plots. These bodies of water, along with Widner Lake, provide a distinct topographical break from the vast fields that characterize the region. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Saint John's Lutheran Cem near Buckley and Pine Ridge Cem outside Loda. The drainage of the land is primarily managed by Spring Cr, which meanders across the eastern half of the map, while the border between Ford Co and Iroquois Co runs along the western edge, marking a jurisdictional boundary that has shaped local administration for generations.