2021 Map of Prophetstown

About this map

The Rock River dominates this landscape of Whiteside County, carving a wide path past the settlements of Lyndon and Prophetstown. The river's influence is seen in the numerous secondary waterways and islands that define the local geography, such as Indian Island and Millwoods Island, alongside drainage features like Walker Slough and Paddock Slough. To the west, the elevation shifts at Thunderbolt Hill near Portland, while the smaller communities of Hamilton Corners and Denrock anchor the rural crossroads. For those tracing family histories or local land use, the map clearly identifies the Lyndon Cem and Washington Road Cem, set amidst a grid of county highways and named rural routes like Wood Chopper Rd and Moline Rd. The distribution of these roads reflects a well-established agricultural network that bridges the gaps between the riverfront towns and the surrounding plains of Coon Creek.