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1926 Map of Mc Henry

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Mc Henry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

Woodstock stands as a prominent hub in this 1920s landscape, where the Chicago and Northwestern railroad lines converge. The map reveals an exceptionally dense network of rural schoolhouses, such as Keystone School, Stones Corner School, and Vanderkar School, which serviced the agricultural townships of Hebron and Richmond. These small institutions, often named for local families or landmarks, reflect a decentralized educational system before the era of modern consolidation.

Along the eastern edge, the Fox River flows through McHenry, while the interior is defined by glacial features including Mc Cullom Lake, Lily Lake, and the winding Nippersink Creek. Settlement patterns follow the rails and waterways, with small villages like Solon Mills and Ringwood marking the junctions of early commerce. This survey captures McHenry County just as early motor travel began to follow the State Highway system, intersecting the established rail lines at Ridgefield and Genoa City.