2018 Map of Erie NW

About this map

Whiteside and Rock Island counties meet along a landscape defined by the lowlands of the Meredosia Ditch, a significant drainage feature cutting across the central portion of the quadrangle. This 2018 survey illustrates a highly organized agricultural grid, where family-named routes like Gaulrapp Rd, Stropes Rd, and Thome Rd segment the terrain into precise townships. The northern section of the map reveals a shift from these rectilinear fields to more complex topography near the county line, while the southeastern corner is marked by the path of Mineral Spring Creek. A primary point of interest for genealogists is the Kingsbury Presbyterian Cem, situated along Co Hwy 13 near the junction with Gaulrapp Rd. The map serves as a contemporary record of rural Illinois land use, where established county highways and named local roads provide access to isolated farmsteads and agricultural plots.