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2012 Map of Kirkland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The S Br Kishwaukee River winds through this northern Illinois landscape, anchoring the settlements of Kirkland and Kingston as they appeared in the early 21st century. The map reveals a deeply rooted agricultural and rural community defined by a precise grid of country roads and numerous small burial grounds, including Maple Cem, Pine Hill Cem, and Ault Road Cem.

Transport and transit patterns are visible through local hubs like the Harold Bunger Airport and the small unincorporated communities of Clare and Wilkinson to the south. The convergence of Bull Run and Kingsbury Cr into the larger river system highlights the natural drainage patterns that have shaped DeKalb County’s development. This survey serves as a vital record for tracing local family history across these townships, where the placement of cemeteries like Lanan Cem and Mayfield Cem reflects the long-standing settlement patterns of the region.