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2012 Map of Harmon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Harmon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Harmon serves as the primary hub of this section of Lee County, surrounded by a dense grid of rural roads that define the agricultural character of the Illinois prairie. The village is anchored by local landmarks such as Holy Cross Catholic Cem and Centenary Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted community and family histories in the township. To the west, the smaller settlement of Van Petten sits at a crossroads, further illustrating the dispersed nature of late-twentieth and early-twenty-first-century prairie residency.

Water management is central to the landscape, with the Green River cutting diagonally across the southeastern corner. A network of smaller waterways including Coon Creek, Fivemile Br, and Walnut Creek drain the surrounding fields. These creek systems, paired with named thoroughfares like Atkinson Rd and Ryan Rd, provide a clear view of the land divisions and transportation routes that have supported this farming region for generations.