2015 Map of Mendota West

About this map

Mendota and its surrounding agricultural landscape are defined by a complex network of township roads and drainage systems that converge near the intersection of LaSalle, Bureau, and Lee counties. The area is dotted with small rural settlements like Henkel, Wendel, and Clarion, reflecting a settlement pattern anchored by agricultural hubs and local aviation at Otterbach Farm Airport and Grandpa's Farm Mendota Airport. The importance of early community life is visible in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the prairie, including the German Evangelical Cem and Hetzler Cem. Natural hydrology is dominated by the winding paths of Big Bureau Cr, Pike Cr, and Spring Cr, which drain the gently undulating terrain and feed into localized water bodies such as Lake Mendota on the western edge of the city.