213 Illinois River Ribbon Map Paper Products:10" x 45"The Illinois River The Illinois River, cutting through steep rocky bluffs, runs approximately 273 miles (439 km), with some 60 miles of scenic water. It flows through the heart of the State of Illinois, and links the great rivers of the American West with the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and finally the Atlantic Ocean. Historically, the Illinois River has had a significant impact on the states economy, communities, and peoples. Long before
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