1971 Map of Lena

About this map

Lena and Winslow anchor this Northwest Illinois landscape during the early 1970s, a region defined by the winding course of the Pecatonica River and the expansive Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park. The map captures a transition in rail history, showing the Illinois Central Gulf corridor passing through the heart of Lena while an Old RR Grade traces the former path of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific through Winslow. This rural Stephenson County terrain is dotted with several small burial grounds, including Christian Hollow Cem and Crossroads Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogists. Extensive quarrying activity is evident across the townships of Winslow, West Point, and Waddams, reflecting the area's geological utility. Near the southern border, the Lena Flying Club Landing Field highlights local aviation interests of the era.