2012 Map of Lee

About this map

The community of Lee and the village of Shabbona anchor this portrait of the Illinois prairie in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River system, including the N Br S Br Kishwaukee River, Middle Br S Br Kishwaukee River, and S Br S Br Kishwaukee River, which weave through a grid of agricultural section roads. This survey is particularly useful for genealogists, as it documents several historic burial grounds including Norwegian Lutheran Cem, Lee Calvary Cem, English Cem, Union Cem, and Rose Hill Cem. Large agricultural operations like Nordic Farms and Gogoi Farm reflect the area's continued farming heritage, while the Winterton Airport provides a modern navigational landmark amidst the sprawling drainage of Steward Cr and Dry Run.