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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 Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad anchors the development of northern Illinois on this 1950 survey, connecting the primary settlements of Sandwich, Plano, and Somonauk. The landscape is a mix of agricultural progress and institutional development, evidenced by the Sandwich Fair Grounds and the sprawling State Boys Training School near the southern boundary. Along the Fox River, smaller communities like Millington and Millhurst sit near industrial and recreational markers such as the Gravel Pit and Silver Springs State Park.

Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of rural markers, including dozens of family-named schools and cemeteries. From the Oak Mound Cem in the north to the Neff Sch in the south, these labels preserve the social geography of De Kalb and Kendall counties. The map also captures specialized transport features like the Sandwich Airport and an Airway Beacon, marking the era's transition toward modern aviation alongside established rail lines.