2018 Map of Ridott

About this map

The Pecatonica River meanders across this northern Illinois landscape, defining the character of the region near the boundary of Stephenson and Winnebago counties. The village of Ridott serves as a central point for the surrounding agricultural community, where drainage patterns from Rock Run, Sumner Creek, and Wickham Creek converge toward the main river valley. This 2018 survey reveals a network of established family-named roads, such as N Rock City Rd and S Holland Church Rd, that connect scattered settlements like Woodruff Corners, Ridott Corners, and Evarts. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including Rosehill Cemetery, Pecatonica Cemetery, and Ridott Center Cemetery, alongside historical crossing points like the Ridott Bridge and Farwell Bridge. The presence of Sumner Island in the river highlights the dynamic nature of the Pecatonica's alluvial plain.