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1971 Map of Newark

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Newark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Fox River carves a diagonal path across the landscape, serving as a historic corridor for transportation and settlement in the early 1970s. Along its banks, the Burlington Northern railroad links the riverside communities of Millbrook, Millington, and Millhurst. The interior terrain reveals a transition from the river valley to the agricultural uplands, where the Big Grove and Sleepy Hollow define the natural character of the township.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including the Millington Newark Cem and the Bushnell School. The map captures the meeting point of La Salle Co and Kendall Co, anchored by the established villages of Newark and Lisbon. Numerous gravel pits scattered near the river illustrate the local extractive industry that shaped the economy alongside traditional farming. North of the river, Silver Springs State Park provides a preserved contrast to the surrounding productive lands.