2021 Map of Peotone

About this map

Peotone and Manteno anchor this landscape along the border of Will and Kankakee counties, illustrating the modern layout of these Illinois prairie communities. The survey detail highlights a region defined by agricultural heritage and a network of waterways including Rock Cr, Black Walnut Cr, and Exline Slough. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several historic burial grounds, such as Peotone Cem, Elmwood Cem, and Saint Joseph Cem. The map traces the corridor between these two towns, showing how the local road network, including W Wilmington Peotone Rd and W Joliet Rd, has evolved to connect the farmsteads and residential expansions around the village centers. The drainage patterns of the Marshall Slough and the various branches of Rock Creek further define the topography of this portion of the northern Illinois plains.