1963 Map of Illiana Heights

About this map

The Kankakee River winds through this borderland landscape where Illinois meets Indiana, creating a dense network of islands and sloughs. The river corridor is punctuated by uniquely named small settlements and seasonal spots such as Garden of Eden, Log Cabin Camp, and Shadow Lawn, reflecting the area's mid-century character as a recreational and residential retreat along the water. Further north, the agricultural plains of Yellowhead and West Creek townships are defined by a rigid grid of drainage ditches, including Singleton Ditch and Hayden Ditch, which transformed the native wetlands into productive farmland.