2015 Map of Canton

About this map

The city of Canton serves as the focal point of this 2015 survey, revealing a dense grid of streets and institutional landmarks characteristic of a regional Illinois hub. Education and transportation are prominent, anchored by the Spoon River Coll campus and Ingersoll Airport. The surrounding landscape is defined by a heavy concentration of cemeteries such as Greenwood Cem and Locust Lane Cem, providing a detailed record for genealogical research in Fulton County. To the north, the smaller settlements of Norris and Brereton are situated along the transit corridor. The map highlights a complex water network including Strode Lake, Veterans Lake, and Van Winkle Lake, alongside the winding paths of Buckheart Cr and Big Cr, illustrating how the local terrain has been shaped by both natural drainage and civic development.