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Thompson.

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

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

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

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Land around Thompson, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGSavanna Section
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJo Daviess County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Thompson on the map

THE THOMPSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Savanna Section setting.

Thompson township has 36.2 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

Thompson and Jo Daviess County

Thompson 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

Thompson by land and water

The Census records 0.66 square miles of water within Thompson, or 1.8% of its total area. It is 1.1 percentage points lower 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, Thompson township has 9.7 times the land area of nearby Apple Canyon Lake CDP (3.72 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Thompson 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 Thompson

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

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 Apple Canyon Lake

Apple Canyon Lake is 1.1 miles north of the Thompson 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.

Thompson 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 THOMPSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.4182° N, 90.1545° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Thompson ↗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

Thompson data

View Census information selected by this legal township’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 Thompson.

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

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Thompson in context

NSEWApple Canyon Lake · 1.1 miles1Apple River · 4.6 miles2Rush · 5.7 miles3Guilford · 6.1 miles4Woodbine · 6.2 miles5Scales Mound · 6.3 miles6OUTER RING: 6.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Apple Canyon Lake1.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Apple River4.6 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Rush5.7 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Guilford6.1 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Woodbine6.2 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Scales Mound6.3 mi · village
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 Thompson
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 Thompson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jo Daviess County. Thompson’s 36.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Thompson property in Savanna Section?+

No. Savanna Section is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Thompson 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 Apple Canyon Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.1 miles north of Thompson’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 Thompson?+

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 Thompson.
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