2012 Map of Spring Valley

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Spring Valley and the western edge of Peru occupy the north bank of the Illinois River, a landscape defined by industrial corridors and long-standing religious institutions. The river serves as a primary divider, separating these urban centers from the southern agricultural reaches of Granville and Standard. This area is particularly dense with community heritage sites, including the Saint Bede College and its Abbey Orchard, alongside numerous ethnic and religious burial grounds such as the Lithuanian Cem, Saint George Syrian Cem, and Saints Peter and Paul Cem. The transition from the river valley to the upland plains is marked by a complex network of creeks, including Spring Cr and Allforks Cr, which carve through the grid of county roads. Further out, small settlements like Dalzell and Cedar Point anchor the rural landscape, while Valley Airfield and Camp Saint Claret indicate a mix of utility and recreation in the early twenty-first century.