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2012 Map of L'Erable

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

L'Erable and its surrounding agricultural lands are defined by the meandering path of the Iroquois River, which cuts a serpentine course through the central part of this Iroquois County landscape. The settlement's heritage is anchored by the L'Erable Catholic Cem, while further exploration reveals several rural burial grounds scattered across the township, including Jones Cem, Teege Cem, and Old Burg Cem. These sites, along with crossings like the Perry Bridge and L'Erable Bridge, mark the intersection of pioneer-era transit and modern rural infrastructure.

Water management is a central theme of the terrain, as natural tributaries like Langan Cr, Beaver Cr, and Prairie Cr are supplemented by the North Martinton Ditch. The presence of the Nottke Airport north of the river highlights the transition from early river-based transport to regional aerial navigation in this corner of Illinois. A grid of county roads organizes the farmsteads, connecting remote points to the river's edge.