Franklin Creek State Natural Area
| park, nature conservation park / area
USA /
Illinois /
Franklin Grove /
Twist Rd, 1862
World
/ USA
/ Illinois
/ Franklin Grove
World / United States / Illinois
park, nature conservation park / area
Franklin Creek State Natural Area is located in Lee County, one mile northwest of the village of Franklin Grove and eight miles east of Dixon just north of Illinois Route 38. The beautiful Franklin Creek flows throughout the 882 -acre park. Several large natural springs, hardwood forests, bedrock outcroppings, and a large variety of flora and fauna comprise a pristine ecosystem.
www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/FRANKLIN.HTM
www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/FRANKLIN.HTM
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Creek_State_Park
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°51'10"N 89°20'27"W
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- Dixon Municipal Airport-Charles R. Walgreen Field (C37) 9 km
- Idle Oak Run 10 km
- Raynor Garage Doors 10 km
- UPM/Rafatac 11 km
- Dixon Correctional Center 11 km
- Lee County Business Park 11 km
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