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2012 Map of Hinckley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Somonauk Cr and Little Rock Cr thread through this Illinois agricultural landscape, defining the rural character of Squaw Grove Township in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a grid of section-line roads, many bearing local family names like Mack Rd, Weiherman Rd, and Rimsnider Rd, which reflect the area's deep-rooted farming heritage. Small private airfields, including Walter Airport and Hinckley Airport, dot the prairie, highlighting the intersection of traditional agriculture with modern transit.

Genealogists will find the locations of three local burial grounds: Immanuel Lutheran Cem, Miller Cem, and Greenwood Cem. The residential pocket of the Bailek Landing Area is situated along the water, while the street grid of the village itself is detailed with names like N Sycamore St and E Sandwich Rd. The map also captures the paths of several drainages, including W Br Big Rock Cr and Battle Cr, which have long influenced the local topography.