2015 Map of Spring Valley

About this map

The Illinois River corridor dominates this 2015 study, showcasing a dense cluster of industrial and cultural history where the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor meets the bluffs of Spring Valley. The landscape is a testament to the region's diverse immigrant history, marked by numerous religious and ethnic burial grounds such as the Lithuanian Cem, Saint Peter and Paul Cem, and Saint Valentines Cem north of the river. To the south, the terrain opens into the agricultural plateaus around Granville and Standard, intersected by Allforks Cr and Cedar Creek. The map provides an intricate look at the transition between the riverfront urban centers and the smaller mining and farming settlements like Dalzell and Cedar Point, alongside modern aviation infrastructure at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport-Walter A Duncan Field.