1983 Map of Dixon West

About this map

The Rock River carves a winding path through this portion of Lee County, serving as the central axis for a landscape defined by late-twentieth-century infrastructure and established rural communities. On the northern banks, Dixon extends toward Lincoln Heights, while the Hennepin Canal enters from the west, reflecting the area's legacy of water-based transport. The southern portion of the map is dominated by a grid of agricultural land and transit corridors, including the Illinois Tollway and the Chicago and North Western railway lines that converge near the village of Nelson. Local history is anchored by several cemeteries and churches, such as Pine Grove Cem and Sugar Grove Ch (Luth), which mark the long-standing centers of the Palmyra and Nelson townships. The presence of Sauk Valley College and Collins Airstrip illustrates the mid-century institutional and utility development of the Dixon area.