Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is a stream bend in Jackson, Illinois. Horseshoe Bend is situated nearby to the hamlet Howardton, as well as near Poplar Ridge.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Little Grand Canyon.

Nature reserve

The Little Grand Canyon is a box canyon located in Shawnee National Forest in Jackson County, Illinois, United States, south of Murphysboro. It is located on the east bank of the Big Muddy River across from Turkey Bayou to the west, between Swallow Rock to the north and Chalk Bluff to the south. Little Grand Canyon is situated 2 miles northeast of Horseshoe Bend.

Latitude

37.66033° or 37° 39′ 37″ north

Longitude

-89.41676° or 89° 25′ 0″ west

Elevation

348 feet (106 metres)

Open location code

869GMH6M+47

GeoNames ID

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