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2015 Map of Compton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Compton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Compton anchors the center of this agricultural landscape in the 2010s, situated at the intersection of Chicago Rd and Route 251. The village street grid is clearly defined by W Walnut St, W Chestnut St, W Main St, and W Cherry St. Moving outward, the landscape is defined by the headwaters of Big Bureau Cr and Fourmile Grove Cr, which carve through the grid of section roads like Stainbrook Rd and Cottage Hill Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the cultural footprint of the township through several dispersed burial grounds, including the Brooklyn Lutheran Cem and Fisk Cem. The area’s light aviation history is visible through scattered private airfields such as Dunn Airport and the Earl Barnickel Airport. To the south, the village of Welland sits right on the boundary line between Lee Co and LaSalle Co, highlighting the map's role in documenting regional administrative borders.