2021 Map of Franklin Grove

About this map

Franklin Grove and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Lee County are documented here through a dense network of local roads and waterways. The village is well-defined by its grid of streets, including S State St and S Walnut St, serving as a central hub for the outlying rural townships. Local history is grounded in the presence of several established burial grounds such as Franklin Grove Cem, Emmert Cem, and the distantly located Temperance Hill Cem to the south. The terrain is drained by Franklin Cr and Chamberlain Cr, which meander through a countryside marked by family-named infrastructure and early crossings. Notable landmarks include the curiously named Mondays Bridge and Sundays Bridge along Twist Rd, as well as the Gittleson Farms Airport situated among the expansive farm fields. The map also records the southern settlement of Lee Center, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure connecting these Illinois communities.