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2015 Map of Somonauk

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sandwich and Somonauk anchor the southern landscape of this 2015 survey, straddling the border of DeKalb and LaSalle counties. The area is defined by a dense network of rural roads such as Governor Beveridge Hwy and Chicago Rd, which weave together agricultural land and small community clusters. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous small burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Oak Mound Cem, Van Olindas Cem, and Saint Paul's Catholic Cem.

Waterways like Somonauk Creek and Buck Br wind through the terrain, leading toward recreational and residential points like Buck Lake, Parris Lake, and the Woodlake Landing development. The presence of George Airport and the small settlement of Franks further north highlights the varied land use in this part of Northern Illinois, where traditional farming infrastructure meets modern suburban expansion.