
The DuPage River system defines this modern corridor where the West and East branches converge, marking a landscape of significant suburban expansion between Aurora and Bolingbrook. While large-scale residential development characterizes much of the terrain, several local landmarks anchor the area's history, including the Vermont Cem and the Wheatland Township Cem. The map illustrates a high density of transportation and aviation infrastructure, ranging from the Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport to the Naper Aero Club landing strip. In the lower reaches of the quadrangle, the marshy environments of Spring Brook Marsh and the Lilly Cache Slough contrast with the structured grid of the surrounding municipalities. This survey provides a contemporary view of Normantown and Plainfield as they integrate into the broader metropolitan fabric of the DuPage and Will county line.
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1892 · Joliet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Wheaton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Joliet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Yorkville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Geneva
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Wheaton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Geneva
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Aurora North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Naperville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Yorkville SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000