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1972 Map of Huntley

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Huntley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Huntley serves as the central hub of this northern Illinois landscape, positioned at the junction of several regional thoroughfares including Huntley Dundee Road and Marengo Road. The town's industrial and agricultural character is evident in its proximity to numerous gravel pits and the Chicago and North Western rail line. To the south, the Northwest Tollway cuts through the township of Rutland, marking the early 1970s expansion of the suburban corridor toward Hampshire.

The Kishwaukee River and its South Branch wind through the townships of Seneca, Dorr, and Coral, defining a landscape where rural camps like Pleasant Valley Camp and social landmarks like Grange Hall persist alongside newer developments. Smaller settlements and clusters such as Crystal Gardens and Coyne appear alongside local landmarks like St Marys Cem and the Bit-O-Heather Golf Club, providing a detailed look at McHenry and Kane Counties during a period of transition.