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2021 Map of DeKalb

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of DeKalb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Northern Illinois University dominates the urban landscape of DeKalb in this modern survey, reflecting the city’s identity as a major educational hub. The campus geography is detailed with landmarks such as East Lagoon and Lorusso Lagoon, alongside athletic and assembly sites like NIU Convocation Rd. To the west, the village of Malta remains a distinct settlement surrounded by the grid of DeKalb County agricultural lands, where family-named roads like Schafer Rd and Lucas Rd trace the rural township lines.

The South Branch Kishwaukee River winds through the eastern portion of the map, providing a natural contrast to the structured residential expansion of the city. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the precise locations of five area burial grounds, including Malta Cem, Oakwood Cem, and Whitmore Cem. Small-scale aviation is represented by Uncle Chuck's Airport, located between the two primary population centers.