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2015 Map of Shabbona Grove

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Shabbona Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Shabbona Grove sits at the northern edge of this agricultural landscape in DeKalb County, where the transition between northern Illinois prairie and the wooded margins of the Indian Creek watershed is clearly visible. The area is characterized by a dense network of sectional roads and historical burial grounds that speak to the early settlement patterns of the region. Local genealogy is anchored by the presence of several established cemeteries, including Johnson Grove Cem near the grove, Victor Cem to the east, and Old Stevens Cem further south.

Surface water is a defining feature of the terrain, with Shabbona Lake in the northwest and various branches of Little Indian Cr carving through the farmland. Major transit corridors such as Chicago Rd and Suydam Rd cut across the landscape, following long-established routes that link these rural communities. The map also delineates the boundary between DeKalb Co and LaSalle Co, marking the southernmost extent of this survey area.