2012 Map of Marquette Heights

About this map

Marquette Heights and the surrounding suburban expanses of North Pekin and Pekin Heights are depicted here during a period of established residential growth east of the Illinois River. The landscape is characterized by a high density of rural and institutional burial grounds, such as the Zion Evangelical United Brethren Cem and the Tazewell County Farm Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. While the northern and western sections are defined by modern subdivisions and thoroughfares like LaSalle Blvd, the eastern reaches near Groveland maintain a agricultural character, evidenced by the Maple Lawn Jersey Farm. The terrain is etched by the meandering courses of Lick Cr and Lost Cr, which Feed several small water bodies including Grand Oaks Lake and Lutticken Lake. This survey illustrates the transition from traditional farming to late-century residential development in Tazewell County.