2021 Map of Richmond

About this map

Nippersink Creek and its north branch wind through this northern Illinois landscape, defining the character of several established communities along the state line. The village of Richmond sits at a prominent crossroads, while to the south, the extensive residential development surrounding Wonder Lake is documented in detail, including Wonder Center Beach. The map illustrates the transition from the cluster of homes at McCullom Lake and Johnsburg to the more open agricultural lands of Belden and Solon Mills. Genealogical interest is well-served by the presence of numerous small burial grounds, such as Saint Josephs Cem, Washington Cem, and the Carr - Harrison Cem. Small-scale aviation history is noted at Galt Field, while the topography reflects a region shaped by glacial activity, most notably at Hill Fifteen and around Elizabeth Lake near the Wisconsin border.