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2024 Map of Hazelhurst

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hazelhurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Hazelhurst serves as a central point in this rural landscape, where the borders of Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside, and Lee counties converge. This modern survey illustrates a deeply rooted agricultural pattern, defined by a network of local roads such as Lovers Lane Rd and W Brick Church Rd that connect small settlements. The area is notable for its numerous burial grounds, including the Penrose Friends Cem near Penrose and the Brick Church Cem to the north, which provide valuable reference points for genealogical research in this part of Illinois.

The terrain is drained by several meandering waterways like Elkhorn Creek and Buffalo Creek, which influence the placement of early homes and farms. Smaller hamlets like Hitt and South Elkhorn remain as distinct markers of local identity. The mapping of family-named landmarks such as Maple Ridge Cem and Nichols Cem reflects the enduring nature of land ownership and community heritage in the region.