2024 Map of Wacker

About this map

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge defines the western edge of this landscape, where the alluvial bottoms meet the higher ground of central Carroll County. This modern survey illustrates the enduring rural character of settlements like Hickory Grove, Wacker, and Argo Fay, which remain centered on a network of winding county roads such as Scenic Bluff Rd and Fulrath Mill Rd. The map tracks the drainages of Plum River and Carroll Creek as they cut through the terrain toward the Mississippi floodplain. Genealogists will find several key burial sites documented, including Center Hill Cem, Wacker Cem, and Spring Lake Cem. Near the town of Savanna, the Tri-Township Airport and Spring Lake provide modern landmarks alongside the established residential streets and rural corridors that have shaped this portion of Illinois for generations.