2018 Map of Hanover

About this map

Hanover sits along the southern course of the Apple River in this Jo Daviess County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a series of deep hollows. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the Driftless Area, with smaller localities such as Winston, Rodden, and North Hanover established between the ridges. To the west, the deeply etched Irish Hollow and Irish Hollow Cr dominate the topography, while Long Hollow and Snipe Hollow cut through the northeastern reaches. For local researchers, the map identifies specific community landmarks including Log Church Cem and Weston Cem, alongside the Merkle Airport on the plateau north of town. The network of rural roads like S Devils Ladder Rd and W Black School Rd reflects the long-established agricultural grid that connects these valley and ridge settlements.