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2012 Map of DeKalb

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of DeKalb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Northern Illinois University serves as a major geographical anchor in this part of DeKalb County, with its campus grounds featuring the East Lagoon and Lorusso Lagoon. The urban layout of DeKalb extends westward toward the village of Malta, connected by a corridor of development along the primary east-west thoroughfares. This landscape is a mix of dense residential blocks and sprawling agricultural fields, interspersed with small private aviation sites like Marx V Stott Airport and Uncle Chuck's Airport.

Tracing the waterways reveals the S Br Kishwaukee River winding through the eastern portion of the map, while Owens Creek and Queens Creek drain the rural northern reaches. Local history is preserved in several small burial grounds, including Hudson Cem and Whitmore Cem, alongside the extensive Fairview Park Cem. The southwestern corner is marked by Jonamac Orchards, illustrating the region's diverse agricultural heritage.