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2021 Map of Rockford South

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rockford South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Rock River corridor south of Rockford serves as a primary geographic anchor, where the confluence with the Kishwaukee River defines the surrounding landscape. This 2021 survey details the suburban and industrial expansion into areas like New Milford and Morristown, while maintaining clear records of older landmarks such as Union Cem. The presence of the Chicago/Rockford International Airport dominates the central river bend, illustrating the transition from river-dependent settlement to modern transportation hubs.

Further south and east, the map traces the rural reaches of Killbuck Creek near the small communities of Harrisville and Davis Junction. Genealogists and local historians can use these records to pinpoint the location of the New Milford Cem and the small residential grids that make up Cherry Valley. The map also captures several distinct river features, including Blackhawk Island and Island Number 1, which have shaped local navigation and property boundaries for generations.