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2012 Map of Leonore

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Vermilion River snakes across this Central Illinois landscape, defining the rural character of LaSalle County in the early 21st century. The village of Leonore sits on the western edge of the quadrangle, characterized by its traditional grid and the presence of Gray St. Further east, the settlement of Farm Ridge occupies the higher ground above the river valley. The region is predominantly agricultural, stitched together by a systematic grid of county roads like N 21st Rd and E 10th Rd.

Local history is preserved in sites such as Union Cem and Lostlands Cem, while smaller rural clusters like Wilsman, Altmar, and Milla point to the area's distributed settlement pattern. The map identifies specific local infrastructure, including private aviation sites like Skinner Airport and Wilts Airport, and recreational grounds such as Camp Ki Shau Wau near the river's northern bends. The crossing at Klein Bridge and the natural feature of Egg Bag Cr further illustrate the area's water-dependent geography.