2015 Map of Seneca

About this map

The Illinois River corridor defines this portion of the midwestern landscape where the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor runs parallel to the waterway. The village of Seneca serves as a central hub, split by the river and bordered by significant industrial and natural features. To the south, the massive LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond indicates the modern energy infrastructure that occupies the rural landscape alongside traditional agricultural plots. Local history is preserved in sites like Mount Calvary Catholic Cem and Mount Hope Cem near the town center. The surrounding terrain is dissected by numerous named drainages such as Rat Run, Hog Run, and Deadly Run, while Holderman Hill provides a distinct overlook near the northern bluffs. This survey documents the intersection of 19th-century canal history with 21st-century power generation.