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1970 Map of Capron

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Capron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Capron and Chemung serve as the primary hubs in this agricultural region along the border of Illinois and Wisconsin. The landscape is defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad, which bisects the territory, connecting these small settlements to the broader regional economy. Numerous small cemeteries, such as Burr Oak Cem and Chemung-Dunham Cem, are scattered across the rural townships of LeRoy and Dunham, providing vital geographic anchors for genealogical research.

The water system is dominated by the West Branch Piscasaw Creek and Mokeler Creek, which flow through a terrain marked by various Gravel Pits and the Dacy Airport. The grid of local roads, including Coon Trail Road and State Line Road, illustrates a highly organized township system where rural life was centered around localized infrastructure like the East Capron Cem and the small village of Lawrence.