2023 Map of Grafton

About this map

The confluence of the Illinois River and Mississippi River creates a complex landscape of islands and chutes at the edge of the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge. Situated at the base of the bluffs, the river town of Grafton is defined by its waterfront geography, where the Grafton Ferry provides a crossing point south toward St Charles County Smartt Airport. The terrain to the north is characterized by deep ravines like Graham Hollow and Distillery Hollow, while the southern floodplain reveals a network of wetlands including Marais Temps Clair and Luesserville Lake. This 2023 survey provides a contemporary record of established settlements like Chautauqua, Wilkie, and Orchard Farm, alongside local landmarks such as Scenic Hill Cemetery and the industrial harbor facilities at Sherwood Harbor.