The Wind Turbines at EllsworthThe Twin Groves Wind Farm project began construction in July, 2006. The turbines are located along the crests and slopes of the Bloomington Moraine in Eastern McLean County. The present photos were taken on November 12, 2006 in the area bounded by Moraine View State Park and 3300 East, and between about 800 and 1100 North. Eight turbines had been completed with numerous others in various stages of construction. To reach the area, exit I74 at LeRoy and drive North, or drive East from Bloomington. For more information about the Bloomington Moraine and other glacial features of Illinois, visit the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS). For other photos of this general area, visit my Source of the Sangamon River web page. Since taking these photos I have revisited the area many times, most recently on March 16, 2008. There are now several hundred working turbines in the region, and the project appears to be complete. The area bounded by the turbines is 16 miles (E-W) x 6 miles (N-S). If you visit this area, take time to visit the highest spot in McLean County. It is several miles North of Saybrook about a mile West of the highway. It is a small hill just West of a communications tower. The view from there is worth the trip!
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