2018 Map of Elwood

About this map

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery anchors the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting its modern importance to the region south of Joliet. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several waterways, including Jackson Creek and Prairie Creek, which cut through a grid of rural and industrial zones. To the north, the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor traces the historic path of commerce along the Des Plaines River, bordering Rockdale and Preston Heights. Local history is preserved through scattered burial grounds like North Providence Ridge Cem and Brown Church Cem, while the inclusion of Sweedler Airport highlights the mid-century aviation infrastructure that persists alongside suburban expansion in Manhattan and New Lenox.