2012 Map of Fairdale

About this map

Fairdale and Esmond anchor this northern Illinois landscape, where the agricultural grid is interrupted only by the winding course of the S Br Kishwaukee River. The area is marked by a strong sense of local lineage, evidenced by family-named landmarks and several burying grounds including Porter Cem, Hick's Mill Cem, and Roseland Cem. This survey illustrates the blend of traditional rural industry and modern infrastructure, from the Heisner Dairy Farm to small aviation hubs like Somers Blossom Airport and Vodden Airport. Educational and recreational heritage is preserved at Camp Rotary McQueen near Kingsbury Cr, while a network of rural roads like Old State Rd and Baseline Rd defines the movement across the DeKalb and Ogle County borderlands.