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1960 Map of Fox Lake

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Fox Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The sprawling waterways of the Illinois Chain O'Lakes define this mid-century landscape, centered on the recreational and residential growth around Fox Lake. The map captures a moment of transition as purple-tinted urban extensions expand into Pistakee Highlands and Fox Lake Hills. The hydraulic complexity of the region is evident in the numerous interconnected basins, including Pistakee Lake, Grass Lake, and Nippersink Lake, alongside named features like Whisky Point and Blarney Island.

Away from the water, the agricultural character of McHenry and Lake Counties remains visible. Historical sites such as Orvis Cem and English Prairie Sch are preserved alongside newer infrastructure like the Wilmot Hills Raceway and Antioch Airport. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad tracks cross the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving the lakeside communities of Ingleside and Fox Lake during a period of significant suburban development.