2015 Map of Grand Detour

About this map

Rock River carves a dramatic oxbow through this portion of the Ogle and Lee County border, creating the distinctive geography that gives Grand Detour its name. The terrain is marked by the drainage systems of Pine Creek, Franklin Cr, and Chamberlain Cr, which have shaped the agricultural layout of the region. This 2015 survey reveals a landscape deeply connected to its pioneer roots, preserved through numerous small burial grounds such as Oak Ridge Cem, Brethren Cem, and Pine Creek Christian Cem. The settlement pattern follows the river's path and the section lines, with the historic community of Kingdom and the northern outskirts of Dixon anchored by a network of rural roads like W Pines Rd and S Lowell Park Rd. The map offers a clear view of how modern property divisions and transportation corridors respect the natural contours of the river valley.