2012 Map of Mokena

About this map

Homer Glen and the surrounding Will County landscape exhibit a dense pattern of residential development and recreation at the start of the 21st century. The map highlights a transition from traditional agriculture, represented by the Bengston Pumpkin Farm and Garden Patch Farms, to an increasingly suburbanized environment defined by numerous named subdivisions like Kingstone Hills and Cedar Glen. This era of growth is balanced by significant preserved green spaces and waterways, including the winding course of Hickory Creek and Marley Creek. Genealogists and local historians can locate several important burial sites, such as Saint Michael Cem and the older Hadley Cem, which serve as anchors to the area's earlier settlement history. The map also documents the recreational character of the region with features like the Sanctuary Golf Course and Shady Oaks Camp.