2024 Map of Davis

About this map

The Davis area of northwestern Illinois is defined by the headwaters of the South Branch Otter Creek and Rock Run, where the agricultural landscape meets the residential development surrounding Lake Summerset. Small unincorporated communities like Epplyanna and Rock City serve as historic nodes in this rural terrain, which is notable for its high density of family and community burial grounds. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific sites to research, including the Saint Pauls Eppleyanna Cem, Pioneers Cem, and Irish Grove Cem. The presence of multiple small airstrips, such as Hillman Airport and Ellis Airport, reflects a distinctive local aviation culture within the farming townships. Moving toward the Winnebago County line, the intricate street network of the Lake Summerset community, with roads like Delburne Dr and Gainsboro Rd, creates a stark visual contrast to the straight section lines of the surrounding countryside.