1894 Map of Des Plaines

Away from the river valley, the terrain rises into the rolling uplands of Palos, Orland, and Frankfort. These areas are dotted with isolated farming settlements and post offices such as Hadley, Marley, and Alpine. The map provides a precise look at the early township boundaries, including Downers Grove and Bremen, before the rapid suburban expansion of the 20th century. Notable local features like Mount Forest and The Feeder highlight the specific hydrology that dictated early settlement patterns in this part of Cook and Will counties.