2012 Map of Pleasant Valley

About this map

The Plum River and its numerous tributaries, including the Muddy Plum River and E Plum River, carve through the rural landscape of Jo Daviess County. This 2012 survey illustrates a region defined by agricultural traditions and established small settlements like Massbach, Polsgrove, and the township center of Pleasant Valley. Historically significant transportation routes are evident, most notably the Old Galena Trl, which suggests the area's older connection to the regional mining and trade networks. Local genealogy and land use are anchored by sites such as the Zion Cem and named properties like Five Corner Farm. The map reveals a intricate network of secondary roads, such as Blue Mountain RD and S Streicher RD, that follow the natural topography established by drainage basins like Camp Cr and Scrub Cr.