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2024 Map of Prophetstown

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Prophetstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Prophetstown and the wide bend of the Rock River define this Whiteside County landscape, where river islands and intricate waterways have shaped the development of local riverfront communities. The geography is characterized by several distinctive islands such as Indian Island and Millwoods Island, while the surrounding terrain is marked by local landmarks like Thunderbolt Hill. The settlement pattern follows both the riverbank and the established road network, connecting the larger center of Prophetstown to smaller locales like Portland, Lyndon, and Hamilton Corners.

Genealogists can identify established burial sites including Lyndon Cem and Washington Road Cem, while the intricate hydrography of Hamilton Slough, Walker Slough, and Coon Creek illustrates the complex drainage system of the Illinois prairie. The intersection at Denrock and the network of named rural roads like Moline Rd and Star Rd provide a clear view of how these agricultural and river-dependent towns remain connected in the modern era.