2012 Map of Wataga

About this map

Wataga and Henderson anchor this portion of the Knox County prairie, showing the organized grid of rural Illinois as it appeared in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and branches of Henderson Cr, including N Cr and S Henderson Cr, which cut through the agricultural tableland. This area is notably dense with small family and community burial grounds, preserving local heritage at sites such as Bruner Cem, Robbins Cem, Junk Cem, and the uniquely named Galesburg Research Cem. The small settlement of Ontario sits at the intersection of Knox Hwy 36 and Knox Road 700 E, while the presence of the Johnson Landing Strip to the north indicates the continued importance of private aviation in the rural Midwest.