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Shannon.

Its Census reference point is in Rock River Hills, within Central Corn Belt Plains. Cherry Grove-Shannon lies about 1.9 miles west of Shannon by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Shannon, Illinois
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Shannon, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Shannon, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGRock River Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCarroll County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Shannon on the map

THE SHANNON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Rock River Hills setting.

Shannon village has 0.48 square miles of land in Carroll County. Its Census reference point is in Rock River Hills, within Central Corn Belt Plains.

Glaciated plains historically supported tallgrass prairie mixed with oak and hickory woodland. Dark prairie soils and broad farming landscapes distinguish much of the Central Corn Belt.

Regional context: Central Corn Belt Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Shannon and Carroll County

Shannon is associated with Carroll 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.

Carroll County

Shannon by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Shannon, or 0% of its total area. It is 4.6 percentage points lower than the 4.6% recorded for Carroll County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Shannon village has 0.9% of the land area of nearby Cherry Grove-Shannon township (53.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Shannon land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Shannon

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Shannon. Check the Carroll County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Rock River Hills setting

Rock River Hills belongs to Central Corn Belt Plains. What records document the parcel's drainage, road frontage and any existing field or agricultural improvements?

03

Check the route, beyond Cherry Grove-Shannon

Cherry Grove-Shannon is 1.9 miles west of the Shannon 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.

Shannon 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 SHANNON

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.1524° N, 89.7402° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Shannon ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Carroll

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 Carroll ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Shannon data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Rock River Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Corn Belt Plains 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 Shannon.

Cherry Grove-Shannon lies about 1.9 miles west of Shannon by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Shannon in context

NSEWCherry Grove-Shannon · 1.9 miles1Forreston · 5.3 miles2Lanark · 5.9 miles3Rock Creek-Lima · 6.5 miles4Lake Carroll · 6.5 miles5Florence · 6.7 miles6OUTER RING: 6.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Cherry Grove-Shannon1.9 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Forreston5.3 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Lanark5.9 mi · city
  4. 4
    Rock Creek-Lima6.5 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Lake Carroll6.5 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Florence6.7 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 Shannon
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 Shannon?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Carroll County. Shannon’s 0.48 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Shannon property in Rock River Hills?+

No. Rock River Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Shannon 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 Cherry Grove-Shannon as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.9 miles west of Shannon’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 Shannon?+

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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Your land in Shannon.
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