1971 Map of De Kalb, 1981 Print
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1971 Map of De Kalb

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Northern Illinois University dominates the western edge of De Kalb, illustrating the institutional growth of this DeKalb County hub during the early 1970s. The map captures the city’s expansion northward toward Dresser Road and southward beyond the East West Tollway, showing a landscape transitioning from the agricultural roots of Malta and Afton to a more suburbanized academic center.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain