2024 Map of Loran

About this map

The Loran settlement sits at the junction of three counties, where the high ridges of northwest Illinois break toward the East Plum River and Muddy Plum River. This landscape is defined by its deep spiritual and community roots, evidenced by a high density of small rural burial grounds including Union Cem, Ebenezer Cem, and the Arnolds Grove Dunkard Cem. The topography is marked by significant drainages like Skunk Hollow and Davis Creek, which carved the terrain long before the creation of the planned community at Lake Carroll in the southeastern corner. Genealogists will find interest in the scattered family and church landmarks such as the Woodland Brethren Cem and the Renner Cem, while the inclusion of the Foxfield Aerodrome highlights the modern rural transportation network. The map detail effectively captures the transition from traditional farmsteads to the recreational development surrounding the lake.