1963 Map of McHenry

About this map

The Fox River corridors and glacial lake basins define this early 1960s landscape in McHenry County. The area showcases a transition from agricultural lands to growing residential lakeside communities like Wonder Lake, McCullom Lake, and Riverstream. Significant infrastructure of the era is evident, from the Chicago and North Western railroad lines to the Mc Henry Dam State Park and local industrial Gravel Pits. Local history is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, including Holcombville Corners and Ridgefield. Genealogists will find many well-documented burial grounds such as St Marys Cem, Holcombville Cem, and the Crystal Lake Memorial Park. The map also identifies educational and religious institutions like St Joseph Seminary and the Terra Cotta Sch, reflecting the established social fabric of these North Fox River valley townships during a period of mid-century suburban expansion.