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1971 Map of South Beloit

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of South Beloit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Rock River corridor defines the boundary between Beloit, Wisconsin, and South Beloit, Illinois, during this 1970s era of industrial and residential growth. This survey captures the convergence of the Pecatonica River and several creeks, illustrating a landscape managed for both utility and leisure. Extensive Gravel Pits and quarries dot the area, supporting the region's development alongside the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad lines.

Social and civic life is anchored by institutions like the Floberg Home for Children and the Hononegah High Sch. The map records significant recreational and memorial spaces, from the Blackhawk Raceway and Wagon Wheel Airport to the expansive Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve. Notable local landmarks include the YMCA Camp near Riverdale and the Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, providing a clear view of the mid-century community fabric across the state line.