2012 Map of Aurora North

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The Fox River bisects this landscape, creating a series of distinct islands that have shaped the urban development of Aurora and Batavia. Centrally located within the river is Stolp Island, a focal point of downtown Aurora, while further downstream sit Spiers Island, North Aurora Island, and Hurds Island. The suburban expansion of the early 21st century is evident in the burgeoning residential developments of Wenmoth Acres, Heritage West, and Woodland Hills, which contrast with the established academic and religious grounds of Mooseheart and Aurora University. The area is notably dense with commemorative spaces, featuring a concentration of burial grounds including Calvary Cem, Saint Joseph Catholic Cem, and the Pioneer Cem. The presence of the Bnsf Railway and the Batavia Wastewater Treatment Facility highlights the critical infrastructure supporting this corridor of the Fox River Valley as it appeared in 2012.