2021 Map of Canton

About this map

Canton serves as the primary urban center for this portion of Fulton County, Illinois, characterized by a dense grid of streets and institutional landmarks. The map documents the presence of Graham Hospital School of Nursing and the campus of Spoon River College, highlighting the area's role in local education and healthcare. Surrounding the city, the landscape is punctuated by numerous small water bodies including Van-Winkle Lake, Rainbow Lake, and Bond Lake, which appear alongside tributaries like Buckheart Creek. The rural periphery is marked by a high concentration of burial sites such as Saint Marys Cem, Shields Chapel Cem, and Greenwood Cem, which provide significant data points for genealogical research. The inclusion of Ingersoll Airport further illustrates the modern transportation infrastructure serving this agricultural and industrial region.