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Apple Canyon Lake.

Its Census reference point is in Savanna Section, within Driftless Area. Thompson lies about 1.1 miles south of Apple Canyon Lake by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Apple Canyon Lake, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Apple Canyon Lake, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGSavanna Section
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJo Daviess County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Apple Canyon Lake on the map

THE APPLE CANYON LAKE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Savanna Section setting.

Apple Canyon Lake CDP has 3.72 square miles of land in Jo Daviess County. Its Census reference point is in Savanna Section, within Driftless Area.

Deeply cut valleys divide a bedrock plateau with windblown soil on many uplands. Glaciers had less influence here than in neighboring regions, leaving a distinctly hilly landscape.

Regional context: Driftless Area ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Apple Canyon Lake and Jo Daviess County

Apple Canyon Lake is associated with Jo Daviess County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Jo Daviess County

Apple Canyon Lake by land and water

The Census records 0.66 square miles of water within Apple Canyon Lake, or 15% of its total area. It is 12.1 percentage points higher than the 2.9% recorded for Jo Daviess County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Apple Canyon Lake CDP has 10.3% of the land area of nearby Thompson township (36.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Apple Canyon Lake land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Apple Canyon Lake’s place name from its government

Apple Canyon Lake is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Apple Canyon Lake address as city approval. Jo Daviess County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Savanna Section setting

Savanna Section belongs to Driftless Area. Does the property include ridge-top ground, valley bottom or steep connecting slopes, and where is documented access located?

03

Check the route, beyond Thompson

Thompson is 1.1 miles south of the Apple Canyon Lake reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Apple Canyon Lake resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON APPLE CANYON LAKE

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.4338° N, 90.1597° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Apple Canyon Lake ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jo Daviess

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Jo Daviess ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Apple Canyon Lake data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Savanna Section

Explore the agency mapping behind the Driftless Area context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Illinois landowner resources

Illinois floodplain resources

DNR guidance linking to official flood maps and Illinois mapping resources.

Illinois mine permit map

DNR map for researching mine-permit locations and related mining context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Apple Canyon Lake.

Thompson lies about 1.1 miles south of Apple Canyon Lake by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Apple Canyon Lake in context

NSEWThompson · 1.1 miles1Apple River · 3.6 miles2Scales Mound · 5.5 miles3Scales Mound · 5.6 miles4Apple River · 5.8 miles5Guilford · 5.9 miles6OUTER RING: 5.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Thompson1.1 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Apple River3.6 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Scales Mound5.5 mi · village
  4. 4
    Scales Mound5.6 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Apple River5.8 mi · village
  6. 6
    Guilford5.9 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Illinois; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Apple Canyon Lake
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Apple Canyon Lake?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jo Daviess County. Apple Canyon Lake’s 3.72 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Apple Canyon Lake property in Savanna Section?+

No. Savanna Section is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Apple Canyon Lake boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Thompson as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.1 miles south of Apple Canyon Lake’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Apple Canyon Lake?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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