2024 Map of Erie

About this map

The Rock River dominates the southern landscape of this Whiteside County quadrangle, carving a wide path through the prairie south of Erie. The settlement of Erie sits at a significant junction of local history and modern transport, where the river's wetland features like Faden Slough and Hadway Slough define the low-lying terrain. To the north, the small community of Fenton and the crossroads at Newton Corners anchor a grid of rural roads that follow the early township lines. Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the area, including Fenton Cem, Smack Cem, and the Town Cem near the river. The presence of Frank's Flying Service in the northeast near Rock Creek highlights the local aviation history that persists alongside the traditional agricultural economy of this western Illinois river valley.