2012 Map of Laura

About this map

Elmore and Laura anchor this rural Illinois landscape, where the meandering Spoon River cuts through the western edge of the quadrangle. The grid-like survey pattern is marked by traditional country infrastructure, including Glendale Cem near the river bluffs and Campbell Cem further east. A network of named local roads, such as Mill Rd and W Peoria Galesburg Trl, reflects the region's agricultural heritage and the long-standing transportation routes between these small prairie settlements. Water features like Kepler Lake and Cowan Pond break the pattern of the cultivated fields, while French Cr and Brandywine Cr drain the surrounding terrain. The presence of N French Grove Cemetery Rd suggests the historical importance of local burial sites and established family homesteads in this part of Peoria County.