2021 Map of Cherry Valley

About this map

Cherry Valley serves as a central hub in this landscape between Rockford and Belvidere, where the urban expansion of the Kishwaukee River valley meets the rolling agricultural lands of eastern Winnebago County. The topography is defined by the winding course of Trimble Run and Bessie Cr, which drain toward the south across a network of country roads. Local history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by a high density of rural burial grounds such as Flora Cem, Shirley Cem, and Dodge Cem. The presence of Rotstein Airport and the small settlement of Irene highlight the area's mixed identity as both a suburban corridor and a persistent farming community. Genealogists and local historians will find the specific road names, such as Bloomberg Rd and Sweeney Rd, invaluable for tracing family landholdings in this part of northern Illinois.