2012 Map of Rochelle

About this map

Rochelle serves as the focal point of this 2012 survey, revealing the modern spatial organization of this Ogle County hub and its suburban reaches. The map details the residential expansion northward into Hillcrest and the Askvig Addition, while industrial and agricultural interests converge near the Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field and Southgate. This era shows a landscape where water management and recreation are integrated into the town's fabric, seen in the proximity of Spring Lake, Lake Lida, and Lake Sule to the major transportation corridors. Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial grounds, including Lawnridge Cem, Saint Patrick's Cem, and Trinity Memorial Cem. The winding Kyte River and smaller tributaries like Steward Cr and Beach Cr define the natural drainage patterns of the surrounding farmland, which remains dotted with named family tracts like Kenar Farms.