1991 Map of Orion

About this map

Agricultural tablelands and deep-cut creek valleys define the landscape where Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties meet. The village of Orion sits at a high crossroads in the northeast, while the Edwards River meanders along the southern border, protected by a long Levee system. This area preserves a dense network of small rural settlements and religious sites, such as Swedona, Ophiem, and the Beulah Ch and cemetery. In the western portion of the quadrangle, several residential lakes including Karl Lake, Renee Lake, and Frye Lake indicate late 20th-century development near Sherrard. Significant local history is found at the Western Twp Cem and Brush Hill Cem, marking the early communities established across the Western and Richland Grove townships.