2018 Map of Marquette Heights

About this map

Pekin and its neighboring communities of Marquette Heights and North Pekin define this landscape east of the Illinois River. The map captures a high density of local heritage sites, particularly cemeteries that serve as vital links for genealogical research. Notable among these are the Zion Evangelical United Brethren Cem and the Evangelical Mennonite Cem, reflecting the area's religious history. The drainage of Lick Creek and Dillon Cr shapes the topography, creating space for numerous residential developments centered around small water bodies like Lake Wahalo, Lake Wildwood, and the Lake of the Whispering-Oaks. The presence of the Tazewell County Farm Cem near Tremont provides a specific look at the county's historical social infrastructure during this era of 21st-century suburban and agricultural balance.