The Pecatonica River and its associated wetlands dominate the landscape east of Freeport, where the city’s residential streets transition into the fertile agricultural lands of Stephenson County. This 2018 survey reveals a territory deeply tied to its rural heritage, anchored by the small settlement of Winneshiek and the historic site at Browns Mill. The area is particularly rich in genealogical data, preserving numerous burial grounds including the Saint Josephs Cem, Mennonite Cem, and Lancaster Cem, reflecting the diverse religious history of the region.
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1922 · Oregon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Oregon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Pecatonica
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Pecatonica
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Freeport
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Forreston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Freeport
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Forreston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000