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2012 Map of Hazelhurst

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hazelhurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Eagle Point and the surrounding Ogle County landscape are defined by a network of rural roads and meandering waterways in this 2012 study. The agricultural character of the region is punctuated by numerous family and community burial grounds, providing a dense record for genealogical research. Notable sites include the South Elkhorn Methodist Cem and the Penrose Friends Cem, reflecting the early religious foundations of settlements like South Elkhorn and Penrose.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Elkhorn Cr and its tributaries such as Goose Cr and Skunk Cr winding through the terrain. Civil engineering landmarks are well-documented, including the Weidenhamer Bridge and Olin Bridge, which facilitate travel across these many creek crossings. The presence of Carter Siding hints at the area's historical rail connections, while named farmsteads like Buffalo Creek Farms illustrate the continued importance of land cultivation in this part of Illinois.