1983 Map of Hazelhurst

About this map

Elkhorn Creek meanders through the heart of this landscape, cutting across the convergence of Ogle, Carroll, and Whiteside counties. The area is defined by its rural intersections and scattered hamlets like Hazelhurst and South Elkhorn, which reflect the agricultural backbone of northwestern Illinois in the early 1980s. A strong sense of local heritage is evident in the many family-named river crossings, including Weidenhamer Bridge and Wolf Bridge, alongside long-established rural institutions such as Elkhorn Ch and East Jordan Ch.