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1968 Map of Big Rock

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Big Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Agricultural patterns and small rural centers define the landscape of southwestern Kane County during the late 1960s. The village of Big Rock sits at the junction of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and Big Rock Creek, serving as a primary focal point alongside Kaneville to the northeast. This period shows the transition of traditional farm country as the East West Tollway begins to cut through the northern townships of Pierce and Kaneville, signaling a shift toward modern regional connectivity.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through landmarks like the West Big Rock Cem and the Pierce Community Ch. The map captures a detailed inventory of the area's rural infrastructure, from the small siding at Troxel to the numerous Gravel Pits that dot the terrain, reflecting the local geology and industry. Recreational spaces such as Plowmans Park and various picnic areas illustrate the community life of these prairie settlements before late-century suburban expansion.