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2018 Map of Shabbona Grove

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Shabbona Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Shabbona Grove occupies a central position within this DeKalb County landscape, where the prairie topography is defined by the winding course of Indian Cr and Little Indian Cr. The map reveals a rural structure typical of the Illinois corn belt, organized around a rectilinear grid of roads such as Chicago Rd and Suydam Rd.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including Johnson Grove Cem, Victor Cem, and the Old Stevens Cem located near the southern boundary. To the northwest, Shabbona Lake serves as a prominent hydrological feature. The map captures the interface between the agricultural townships of DeKalb and LaSalle counties, illustrating the persistence of early settlement patterns and family-named landmarks through the late 2010s.