This web site will expose visitors to land formations in Northern Illinois that vary in appearance, yet were formed by related glacial processes. The features presented are located in Kane and DeKalb counties, and include a kame, esker, and quarry. In addition, visitors introduced to the economic importance of the resources preserved in these glacial features.  Below are links to information related to the sites included in this virtual field trip, as well as links to other web sites containing useful information about glaciation and uses of glacial deposits.

                 Glacial History of Northern Illinois
                 Site 1: Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve
                 Site 2: Kaneville Esker
                 Site 3: Elmer Larson Quarry
                 Suggestions and Extensions for Teachers