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2018 Map of Kirkland

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Kirkland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The South Branch Kishwaukee River winds through the northern portion of this DeKalb County landscape, anchoring the settlements of Kirkland and Kingston. This 2018 survey reveals a rural territory defined by a dense network of family-named roads and agricultural lands. The concentration of small, dispersed burial grounds—including Maple Cem, Pine Hill Cem, and Ault Road Cem—points to the long-standing family farmsteads that have shaped the township for generations.

Further south, the unincorporated communities of Clare and Wilkinson are situated along the rail corridor, reflecting the area's legacy as a grain-producing hub. Local drainage is managed by several named tributaries such as Bull Run, Haines Cr, and Owens Cr, which segment the terrain into the distinct parcels of Franklin Township. The map provides a precise look at modern property boundaries and rural infrastructure, from the industrial sidings at Kirkland to the isolated homesteads along Glidden Rd.