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1950 Map of Sandwich

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Sandwich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Fox River carves a winding path through this Illinois landscape, serving as a primary corridor for the settlements of Sheridan, Millington, and Millhurst. The 1950 terrain is defined by its agrarian and institutional character, prominently featuring the Sandwich Fair Grounds and the Water State Boys Training School. A significant historical marker, the Old Indian Boundary Line, bisects the southern townships, while the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad connects the bustling centers of Sandwich, Somonauk, and Plano.

Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of rural landmarks, including family-named sites like Mormon Hill and numerous small country schools such as Fern Dell Sch and Sears Sch. The presence of the French Ch near Burgess Junction and various cemeteries like Oak Mound Cem and Benard Cem provide specific points of interest for tracing early community roots in DeKalb, Kane, LaSalle, and Kendall Counties.