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2024 Map of Orion

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Orion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Orion and Sherrard anchor this Western Illinois landscape, where the agricultural plains of Henry, Rock Island, and Mercer counties meet. The terrain is defined by the incision of the Edwards River and its tributaries, including Camp Creek and Coal Creek, which create a series of gentle valleys and ridges. Small rural settlements like Swedona and Ophiem reflect the region's deep-rooted farming heritage, connected by a systematic grid of county roads such as Knoxville Rd and Sherrard Orion Rd.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of historic burial grounds scattered across the townships. From Western Township Cem in the north to the Merryman Littlefield Cem near the southern border, these sites represent the early generations of local settlers. Recreational features like Lake of the Hills and Lake Lynnwood indicate more modern land use patterns amidst the traditional farmsteads and creek bottoms that have shaped this area for over a century.