1968 Map of Hanover

About this map

Apple River carves a deep path through the driftless-area topography of Jo Daviess County, defining the settlement patterns of Hanover and its northern neighbors. The landscape is characterized by prominent drainage systems like Irish Hollow and Long Hollow, which dictated the winding route of the Chicago and North Western railroad as it navigated the hills between Winston and Rodden. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the industrial and military footprint is evident at the edge of the Savanna Army Depot, while the upland ridges preserve older community markers such as the Log Church Cem and Weston Cem. These sites, along with a rural Townhall and scattered quarry operations, reflect a mid-century economy balanced between small-town infrastructure and the heavy logistical presence of the nearby military installation.