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2012 Map of Caledonia

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Argyle and Caledonia anchor the northern reaches of this Winnebago County landscape, showing the suburban expansion and organized road grid surrounding Rockford. The area is defined by a dense network of residential developments and academic institutions, most notably the campus of Rock Valley College in the southwest. Cultural and community history is preserved in several local burial grounds, including Union Cem, Davis Cem, and Orth Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks amidst the growing residential tracts.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Pierce Lake and the Kishwaukee River providing significant recreational and natural focal points. Smaller tributaries like Beaver Cr, Spring Cr, and Keith Cr meander through the terrain, intersecting with major infrastructure like the Kings Acres Airport and the expansive Earl F Elliott Park and Golf Course. This survey documents a transition from traditional agricultural land use toward a more complex mixed-use suburban environment at the start of the 2010s.