Emiquon Visualizations/Animations

Computer animations are a powerful way to visualize complex scientific processes. The GIS scientists at the Illinois State Water Survey are creating animations to answer specific ”what if"“questions related to the Illinois River Basin. By combining existing GIS data and models with 3-D animation software, scientists can better visualize what is happening in the watershed.

Note: To view most of these animations, you will need software capable of playing “.avi” files, such as Windows Media Player. To download a file: right-click on the filename, select “Save Target As”, and save the file to your local machine. Shockwave files will open in a web browser provided that the Shockwave plugin is installed.

Emiquon Series

This series features a 6-mile portion of the Illinois River beginning south of Havana, IL (Mile 119) and traveling up river to the south end of Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (mile 125). It is focused on the west side of the river, an area called Emiquon. Historically the area was occupied by Thompson and Flag Lakes, but those lakes were drained and the area is now cultivated.

Emiquon Area (Thompson Lake) along the Illinois River
Emiquon Area (Thompson Lake) along the Illinois River
Split-screen animation of historic and present-day conditions of the Emiquon Area (Thompson Lake) along the Illinois River. 56k modem download
View Animation    Resolution: 160x120    Format: WMV    File Size: 56k modem
View Animation    Resolution: 320x240    Format: WMV    File Size: Broadband