This beautifully detailed map of Nelson, Illinois was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It's a modern aerial view of Nelson in Lee County, Illinois, that combines modern data with a vintage aesthetic. The roads feature printed names, and if you look closely you can find your exact house accurately shown in its correct location.
Explore an aerial view of Nelson, Illinois
On this map you'll find South Butler Street, Co Highway 35, Railroad Avenue, North Butler Street, West Bassett Street, Pope Street, Railway Road, Main Street, Central Avenue, East Bassett Street, and more. Each red shape is a building, so zoom in on the preview and look for yours.
Nelson has a story worth telling. The Illinois HS Glory Days puts it this way: "Nelson (population 170) is located on an important railroad intersection of the former Chicago and Northwestern Railroad tracks (now Union Pacific) in western Lee County."
Nelson is a village in Lee County. The Census Bureau counted 127 people here in 2020.
Take a closer look at the Nelson map
Created by KNOWOL in 2026. The buildings are small red shapes, the roads carry their printed names, and shaded relief shows the shape of the land. The title panel reads "AERIAL VIEW OF NELSON ILLINOIS" with 41°48' NORTH 89°36' WEST.
It looks right in a kitchen, an office or a den, and it's a gift for anyone who grew up in Nelson or moved away. Open the preview and find your street. See sizes and frames for the Nelson map.
