2012 Map of Buckley NW

About this map

The N Fork Vermilion River meanders across this rural Illinois landscape, defining the local drainage and topography in Ford County. The land is strictly organized by a dense grid of township roads such as E 2300N Rd and N 1400 E Rd, reflecting the enduring dominance of commercial agriculture in the region. Local heritage is rooted at the Brewton Cem in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. While the terrain remains largely agricultural, a unique concentration of small-scale aviation facilities emerges in the southern section, including the John H Garrelts Airport, Otto Junior Airport, and Roberts RLA Airport. These private and regional landing strips, alongside small water bodies like Laue Lake, illustrate how modern transit and recreation have integrated into the traditional midwestern farm grid.