The Rock River carves a deep path through northern Illinois, anchoring a dense network of suburban and urban development that includes Rockford, Loves Park, and Machesney Park. This modern survey reveals a landscape where historical burial grounds such as Cedar Bluff Cem, Greenwood Cem, and the Rockford Hebrew Cem are preserved amidst a complex street grid. The river valley is punctuated by geographic landmarks like Lookout Point and Turtle Mound, while institutions such as Rockford University and the Winnebago County Courthouse define the city's civic and educational core. To the north, the transition from industrial and residential centers toward the more open terrain of Owen Center and Latham Park is visible, centered around the Spickard-Marshall Airport. This documentation provides a contemporary view of the region's infrastructure, from the major corridors of E State St and Harlem Rd to the recreational space at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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1917 · Kings
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Belvidere
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Kings
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Kirkland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Belvidere
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Camp Grant
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000