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2015 Map of Elizabeth

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Elizabeth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Apple River carves through the central portion of this Jo Daviess County landscape, defining a terrain of steep draws and prominent heights like Terrapin Ridge. In the village of Elizabeth, the local road network centers on the historic alignment of Old Fort Rd, reflecting the area's early frontier significance. To the east, the settlement of Woodbine serves as a secondary focal point, with its community roots visible at the Woodbine Cem.

Deep ravines such as Welsh Hollow and waterways like Little Rush Cr and Wolf Cr illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the Driftless Area. Numerous family-named routes, including S Gamble Hill Rd and S Ebys Mill Rd, provide a granular look at the rural landholdings and farm-to-market connections established by the mid-2010s. The presence of Saint Marys Cem near the town center offers a specific reference point for genealogical researchers tracing the region's long-standing Catholic heritage.