1994 Map of Ottawa

About this map

The confluence of the Fox River and the Illinois River shapes this detailed survey of Ottawa, Illinois, during the mid-1990s. The city's industrial and transport legacy is evident along the waterfront, where the Illinois and Michigan Canal St Trail runs parallel to the main river channel, passing through Allen Park and near the Marseilles Lock. Notable landforms like Hitt Island, Bulls Island, and Moores Island break the wide river course, while the surrounding tablelands of South Ottawa and Fall River are marked by extensive agricultural grids and the winding path of Covel Creek. Local history is deeply embedded in the numerous community landmarks, from the Courthouse downtown to a dense concentration of religious and educational institutions, including Marquette High Sch and St Columba Ch. The map also documents significant burial grounds such as Oakwood Memorial Park and Ottawa Ave Cem, serving as a vital record of the region's late 20th-century development.