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2021 Map of Boone Branch

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Boone Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The boundary between Stephenson and Carroll Counties divides a landscape of agricultural tradition and modern development in Northwest Illinois. Rural settlements like Georgetown, Kittredge, and Zier Cors anchor the lower half of the quadrangle, where a cluster of small airports like Swan Valley Farm Airport and Block Airport suggest a local reliance on private aviation. The northern section is dominated by the sprawling residential infrastructure surrounding Lake Carroll, with its complex network of winding roads like Lake Carroll Blvd and Wakonda Dr contrasting with the straight-line section roads of the surrounding farmland.

Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous rural burial grounds, including Saint Wendelin Cem, Cherry Grove Brethern Cem, and Sabin Cem. The terrain is carved by the E Fork Cr and its tributaries, while Dyslin Valley provides a distinct geographic landmark amidst the upland fields. This survey captures the transition from quiet township corners to a vacation-oriented lake community, all while maintaining the presence of long-established country cemeteries and farmsteads.