1971 Map of Rockford South

About this map

The Rock River corridor south of Rockford dominates this early 1970s landscape, showing the expansion of the city into southern Winnebago Co. The confluence of the Kishwaukee River and Killbuck Creek defines the southern portion of the map, where industrial gravel extraction and conservation efforts meet at the Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve. This survey replaces a 1949 edition of Camp Grant, reflecting the post-war transition of military land into the Greater Rockford Airport and surrounding residential developments. Beyond the city limits, established rural communities like New Milford and Morristown are visible, along with several local landmarks such as Starkey Cem and the Grange Hall. The intricate network of railroads, including the Chicago Illinois and North Western, illustrates the area's continued importance as a Midwestern transportation hub.