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1958 Map of Rockford

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Rockford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Rock River valley serves as the central spine for this regional study, connecting the industrial hubs of Janesville, Beloit, and Rockford. This mid-century landscape is defined by its sophisticated transportation network, where major rail lines like the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific intersect with a burgeoning highway system including U.S. 20 and U.S. 51.

Beyond the urban centers, the map documents the diverse hydrography of southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, from the sprawling waters of Lake Koshkonong to the clustered resorts surrounding Lake Geneva and Pistakee Lake. Small rail-dependent settlements such as Genesee Depot and Troy Center appear alongside established dairy and agricultural towns, providing a detailed view of the rural-industrial interface before the full expansion of the modern interstate era.