Illinois Log & Timber Supply
Illinois: A New Market for Wasatch Timber
Wasatch Timber Marketing is extending its raw, milled, and hand-peeled log supply, rough-sawn Douglas fir timber, and log, rail, and deck fencing into Illinois — targeting builders, contractors, ranch and equestrian properties, and homeowners across the state's strongest markets for log and timber-frame construction.
Shawnee National Forest
Our primary target region. Southern Illinois's Shawnee National Forest, home to the rock formations and rolling hills of Garden of the Gods, is a well-known draw for log and timber-frame home builders serving nature-focused full-time residents and vacation-cabin owners.
Core counties
Saline, Pope
Target communities
Harrisburg, Golconda
Galena / Jo Daviess County
Northwest Illinois's rolling countryside and wooded lots near the historic town of Galena support a log cabin lifestyle with rustic, rural character, drawing full-time and second-home builders alike.
Core county
Jo Daviess
Target communities
Galena, Elizabeth
Barrington Hills Horse Country
Secondary market — Barrington Hills has preserved its rural, equestrian character since 1963 through five-acre-minimum zoning, with a dense concentration of horse farms, backyard barns, and riding trails driving demand for ranch entrances and rail fencing.
Core county
Cook
Target communities
Barrington Hills, South Barrington
Target Counties
| Region | Counties |
|---|---|
| Shawnee National Forest | Saline, Pope |
| Galena / Jo Daviess County | Jo Daviess |
| Barrington Hills Horse Country | Cook |
4 target counties across 3 regions — a starting map, not a confirmed footprint.
Target Communities
Property Types We're Built For
We're new to Illinois, so this describes the kind of work we're set up to do.
Custom log & cabin homes
Shawnee National Forest and Galena-area builds.
Ranch entrances & rail fencing
Cross-buck, raw log, and 3-rail fencing for Barrington Hills horse farms and equestrian estates.
Deck railing & timber accents
For homeowners and builders throughout the region.
Wholesale & mill relationships
Potential distributor partnerships across the Illinois building trade.
New to Illinois — let's talk
We're just getting started here. If you're building in Illinois and want to be one of our first partners, get in touch.
office@wasatchtimber.com · 435-654-6688