2021 Map of Shannon

About this map

Shannon and the surrounding agricultural lands of the Illinois prairie sit at the junction of Stephenson, Carroll, and Ogle counties in this 2021 study. The landscape is defined by its deep-rooted rural character, anchored by the village of Shannon and smaller settlements like Florence, Bolton, and Harper. A network of country roads, including Shannon Rte and Spring Valley Rd, connects the scattered farms and provides a clear view of the township's organization. For those tracing local heritage, the map is remarkably dense with cemeteries, including Shannon Brethren Cem, Shelly Cem, and Prairie Dell Cem, many of which are associated with historical churches such as the Lane Evangelical United Baptist Cem. Small watercourses like Lost Cr and Leaf River carve gentle drainages across the terrain, while landmarks like Sneek Airport reflect modern land use in this enduring farming region.