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2012 Map of Hillsdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Rock River carves a winding path through this Illinois landscape, creating a series of complex waterways and islands such as Kempster Island and Peterson Island. The settlement of Hillsdale is situated near the river’s northern bend, while the community of Joslin and the riverfront area of Shady Beach occupy the southwestern reaches. The terrain is defined by its low-lying drainage features, including the Joslin Slough, Big Slough, and Zuma Cr, which suggest a floodplain environment shaped by the river's movement over time.

For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial sites scattered across the rural acreage, including Mount Moriah Cem, Bethesda Cem, and McHenry Cem. The presence of Ropp Airpark and a network of county roads like Dutch Bottom Rd and Elston Rd indicates a blend of agricultural land use and small-town infrastructure. The interplay between the main river channel and secondary features like Shadow Lake and Oxbow Slough highlights the hydrological character of Rock Island County.