The Illinois River corridor anchors this 2015 survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial history and natural landmarks at the junction of Peru, LaSalle, and Oglesby. This stretch of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor highlights the region's enduring role as a transportation hub, while local topography is punctuated by features like Saint Louis Canyon and Piety Hill. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of numerous local burial grounds, including Saint Hyacinth Cem, Saint Vincent Cem, and the Oakwood Memorial Cem. The map also details the educational footprint of the Illinois Valley Community College campus and the varied water bodies such as Split Rock Lake and Huse Lake, providing a comprehensive look at the modern layout of these Illinois river towns.
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1892 · Ottawa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Lasalle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · La Salle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · La Salle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Ottawa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Streator
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Streator
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Wenona
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1939 · Wenona
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Ottawa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500