The Mackinaw River winds through this Central Illinois landscape, defining the topography north of Delavan. The river's meandering course is flanked by unique water features such as Venado Grande Lake and several smaller tributaries including Dillon Cr and Lost Cr. This area is characterized by its organized rural road network and scattered historic sites, including the settlement of Dillon and the Holmes locality. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, such as Saint Marys Catholic Cem, Woodrow Cem, and Antioch Cem. The presence of the Lutz RLA Airport and a grid of county roads like Towerline Rd and Morris Mill Rd illustrate the modern agricultural and transportation layout of Tazewell County, while the varied terrain is noted by landmarks like Cedar Bluff Rd.
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1905 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Mackinaw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Mackinaw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Delavan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Minier
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Marquette Heights
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1960 · Pekin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000