2012 Map of Clifton

About this map

Clifton and Ashkum anchor this central Illinois landscape, showing the organized grid of Iroquois County as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map centers on the corridor between these two primary settlements, where the local economy is defined by agriculture and the transit network. The terrain is marked by gentle drainage systems including Langan Cr, Trail Cr, and Prairie Cr, which navigate between the strictly orthogonal county road system. In the northern reaches, the Saint Mary & Joseph Cem serves as a significant genealogical landmark for the region. The detailed street-level mapping of the towns, featuring labels such as Wilson Dr in Clifton and Lake St in Ashkum, provides a clear view of the residential and commercial cores that have sustained these communities over generations.