2015 Map of Orion

About this map

Orion and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Henry and Mercer Counties are defined by a network of drainage systems and small rural settlements. The Edwards River flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle, while several creeks including Camp Cr and Coal Cr carve through the glacial till. Local genealogy is well-represented by a cluster of country burial grounds such as Beulah Cem, Western Cem, and Brushwood Cem, which serve the communities of Swedona and Ophiem. This 2015 survey illustrates how traditional land divisions persist alongside modern water management features like Frye Lake and Lake of the Hills. The map clearly delineates the tri-county junction of Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer, documenting the rural infrastructure of Knoxville Rd and Camp Creek Rd connecting these persistent Illinois prairie towns.