2021 Map of McHenry

About this map

Crystal Lake and the Mchenry corridor are defined by the winding course of the Fox River and a dense network of suburban development in this early 21st-century study. The map illustrates a landscape where residential communities like Johnsburg, Wonder Lake, and McHenry Shores wrap around significant glacial water bodies. The presence of numerous historical burial grounds, including the Ostend Cem and Saint Marys Cem, provides a clear view of the older rural settlement patterns that predated the modern sprawl. Educational and recreational hubs are prominent, from the McHenry County College campus to the sprawling Crystal Lake Memorial Park. Notable transit routes and small hubs like Holcombville Corners and Terra Cotta reflect the area's transition from a collection of distinct villages into a contiguous suburban region. The varied terrain of Bull Valley and the smaller drainages of Boone Cr and Dutch Cr continue to shape the local geography amidst increasing urbanization.