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1971 Map of Ridott

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Ridott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The meandering Pecatonica River defines the central corridor of this northern Illinois landscape, creating distinctive features like Sumner Island. The village of Ridott serves as the primary hub, situated where the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad parallels the river's path. The surrounding agricultural sections are dotted with landmarks vital for family history research, including the Holland Church and several rural burying grounds like Ridott Center Cem and Wagner Cem.

A network of family-named thoroughfares such as North Bouray Road and North Goeke Road suggests a long-standing pattern of land ownership. Smaller nodes like Ridott Corners and Woodruff Corners mark the intersections of early local commerce, while scattered quarries and gravel pits indicate the area's geological utility. The map also preserves the locations of local educational centers, notably the Brick School and Avy School.