2018 Map of Elizabeth

About this map

Elizabeth sits atop a rise in the Jo Daviess County landscape, where the Apple River carves through the undulating terrain. This area of Northwest Illinois is characterized by deep drainages like Welsh Hollow and Snipe Hollow, which define the local geography alongside the prominent Terrapin Ridge. The settlement patterns show a traditional rural network of family-named roads and small community centers. To the east, Woodbine serves as a secondary focal point, with the Woodbine Cem marking the local history of the township. Local genealogists and historians can trace the early infrastructure through labels like Old Fort Rd and the placement of Saint Marys Cem near the village of Elizabeth. The map details a complex drainage system including Little Rush Cr, Wolf Cr, and Mill Cr, which has historically dictated the placement of agricultural boundaries and transport routes throughout these unglaciated uplands.