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2018 Map of Caledonia

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Winnebago Co and Boone Co border defines this 2018 study, capturing the eastern expansion of Rockford and the development of nearby Loves Park. Significant educational institutions like Rock Valley College and Saint Anthony College of Nursing anchor the mid-century suburban corridors, while the Kishwaukee River snakes through the southern portion near Cherry Valley. The landscape transitions from the dense street grids of Machesney Park to the smaller, unincorporated communities of Argyle and Caledonia.

Local history is preserved in small pockets like the Tripp Pioneer Cem and Orth Cem, which stand as reminders of the area's agricultural past before the arrival of modern residential subdivisions and industrial parks. Large water bodies, including Pierce Lake and Candlewick Lake, provide central landmarks for these growing communities, while a dense network of local roads like Beloit Rd and Harlem Rd facilitate the connectivity between the larger urban hubs and the quieter reaches of Timberlane and Poplar Grove.