2015 Map of Erie

About this map

Erie serves as the primary population center in this Whiteside County landscape, situated where several local roads and the Rock River basin converge. The town's grid is clearly defined by local streets such as Main St and 16th Ave, while its surroundings reveal a transition from agricultural uplands into the complex drainage systems of the river valley. Numerous sloughs, including Hadaway Slough and Carson Slough, crisscross the bottomlands south of the village, illustrating the intricate hydrology of this portion of Illinois. To the north, the smaller settlement of Fenton and the landmark Newton Corners anchor the rural road network. Genealogists and local historians will find several well-defined burial sites across the township, including Smack Cem, Fenton Cem, and the remote Shady Town Cem located in the southeastern corner near the river's bend.