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1971 Map of Dunlap

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Dunlap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Dunlap serves as a primary hub in this Illinois landscape during the early 1970s, situated north of the expanding Peoria metropolitan area. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Kickapoo Creek and its tributaries, including Hickory Run and Fargo Run, which carve through the townships of Radnor, Medina, and Kickapoo. Rural life is evident through landmarks like Grange Hall and the Evans Mill Bridge, while spiritual and community history is preserved at St Clements Cem and the Charter Oak Ch.

Transitioning toward the urban fringe, the map captures the northward growth of Peoria into Richwoods Twp. Significant land use changes are visible near Lake Lynnhurst and the Kellogg Golf Course, alongside modern additions like a Drive-in Theater and the Substation. The Chicago and North Western rail line and the Forest Park and Chicago North Western Trail provide a clear look at the transportation and recreation corridors of the era.