2021 Map of Hazelhurst

About this map

Eagle Point and Hazelhurst anchor this rural landscape where four Illinois counties—Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside, and Lee—meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of streams including Elkhorn Creek, Goose Creek, and Jordan Creek, which are spanned by numerous named crossings such as Olin Bridge and Weidenhamer Bridge. This area is particularly significant for genealogists, as it contains an unusually high density of burial grounds relative to its small settlements. From the Brick Church Cemetery in the north to the Penrose Friends Cemetery and Maple Ridge Cemetery in the south, these sites provide a clear record of the families that established the farming communities of Hitt, South Elkhorn, and Penrose. The map also reveals the historical importance of the road network, with routes like Milledgeville Road and County Highway 7 connecting these dispersed agricultural hubs.