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1963 Map of McHenry

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of McHenry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Fox River anchors this detailed study of McHenry County, showing the region as it transitioned through the mid-20th century. While the city of McHenry and the expanding residential areas around Wonder Lake and McCullom Lake show significant development, the landscape remains dotted with smaller, historic clusters like Holcombville Corners and Ridgefield. The transportation infrastructure is defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad, which parallels the river and serves the industrial and residential corridors.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous small burial grounds, including the Ostend Cem and Terra Cotta Cem, as well as institutional landmarks such as St Joseph Seminary. The map also captures the local economic and recreational geography, from numerous Gravel Pits to the McHenry Dam State Park and the specialized Shamrock Landing Strip. Purple tinting added in later revisions highlights the suburban growth expanding from the historic town centers during the 1970s.