2015 Map of German Valley

About this map

The Leaf River winds through the southern portion of this northern Illinois landscape, where the borders of Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties converge. Centered around German Valley, the terrain is defined by a dense network of country roads like Montague Rd and Rock City Rd that connect small agricultural settlements. This area is notably dense with early community foundations, including the Ridott Christian Reformed Cem and Silver Creek Reformed Cem, which speak to the religious heritage of the local settlers. Further south, the map details the villages of Adeline and Leaf River, alongside smaller locales such as Egan and Lightsville. The drainage patterns of Otter Cr and Mud Cr illustrate the natural irrigation that supported the region's farming economy, while the Rock Cut Farms Airport provides evidence of more modern local transit infrastructure.