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2021 Map of Mendota East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mendota East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The eastern edges of Mendota anchor this survey, revealing the structured residential grid of Meriden St, Chicago St, and East Main St as they meet the LaSalle County countryside. This area is defined by its agricultural layout, where the Little Vermilion River and Vermilion Cr weave through a network of rural routes like County Highway 50 and North 43rd Road. Small crossroads communities such as Meriden and Triumph remain significant local centers amidst the expansive farmland.

Genealogists will find a high density of historical burial sites throughout the township. These include Four Mile Grove Cemetery to the north, Worsley Cemetery, Crandall Cemetery, and Wisner Cemetery. The presence of Hill Cemetery and Dewey Cemetery further south illustrates the deep-rooted family history tied to this prairie landscape. The drainage patterns of Sutphens Run and Pike Creek provide natural landmarks for tracing original land tracts and early homesteads.