He founded and developed the nearby town of Willow Springs.

The central northeast of the range contains Willow Spring.

The rails ran on the north side of Archer all the way to Willow Springs.

A post office operated at Willow Springs from 1909 to 1918.

Willow Springs was an important stop on freight and stagecoach lines.

Even though heavy snow is rare, a flurry or two occur every year in Willow Spring, rarely enough to stick.

Leaving the forest preserve, it passes through the village of Willow Springs which was built strung out along the road.

Willow Springs is open from May through September each year.

After the removal of the Indians, Willow Springs continued to grow.

He is also credited with designing the race course at Willow Springs, California.