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1983 Map of Shannon

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Shannon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The village of Shannon serves as the primary hub for this northwestern Illinois landscape, where the agricultural grid is broken by the winding paths of Lost Creek and the Leaf River. The southern portion of the territory is defined by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which historically connected small trackside settlements like Harper to the wider region. An intriguing industrial detail is the presence of a Gold Mine located near the intersection of Stannard Road and Gold Mine Road, an unusual feature for the local geology.

Rural community life is anchored by various landmarks, including Bethel Ch and the Brethren Com cemetery. Smaller outposts like Bolton and Florence dot the northern townships, while aviation needs are met by the Janssen Airport and Moring Airport. The map also preserves the locations of local education and burial sites such as Division Sch, Shell Cem, and Lane Cem, providing essential details for those tracing the development of Cherry Grove-Shannon.