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2018 Map of Polo

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Polo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The agricultural landscape of northwestern Illinois centers on Polo, a well-established settlement located within Buffalo Township. This survey documents the intersection of rural heritage and local infrastructure, showing the township's layout along the Ogle Co Lee Co boundary. The area's genealogical significance is prominent, with several historic burial grounds including Buffalo Grove Cem, Saint Mary's Cem, and Fairmount Cem clustered around the northern hub.

Drainage and natural features are defined by waterways such as Buffalo Cr and Sevenmile Br, while smaller aviation facilities like Gentry Airport and Hammer Airport dot the terrain. The road network preserves historical nomenclature, most notably Galena Trail Rd, which hints at the region's early transportation routes. To the south, the village of Woosung sits near the headwaters of Sugar Cr, illustrating the typical development pattern of small communities along regional secondary roads.