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1985 Map of Dixon

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Dixon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Rock River winds through northwestern Illinois, anchoring a landscape where industrial centers like Dixon and Sterling meet the vast agricultural plains of the 1980s. This regional survey captures the intersection of major transportation corridors, notably the East-West Tollway and a dense network of rail lines including the Chicago and North Western and Burlington Northern. In Dixon, the Charles R Walgreen Field and the State Developmental Center stand as significant landmarks.

South of the river, the terrain transitions into the lowlands of the Green River basin, home to the Green River State Wildlife Management Area. The map meticulously records the rural character of the region through its small settlements like Grand Detour, Polo, and Amboy, while also documenting the historical infrastructure of the Hennepin Canal in the southwest. From the White Pines Forest State Park to the manufacturing hub of Rochelle, the sheet provides a clear record of the area's mid-century development and land use.