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1970 Map of Stavanger

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Stavanger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Stavanger and the surrounding prairie of northeastern Illinois are documented here during a period of established agricultural stability. This rural landscape is defined by its precise section lines and a network of namesake thoroughfares like White Willow Road and Saratoga Road. The presence of the Holderman and Hoge Cem and Stavanger Cem provides localized evidence of the area's early settlement history, while the Nettle Creek Sch stands as a focal point for the community near the banks of Nettle Creek.

The terrain transitions across the county lines of LaSalle, Grundy, and Kendall, following the path of the Indian Boundary Road. Outside of the small settlements, the land is largely given over to farming, punctuated by utility infrastructure like a Radio Tower and industrial sites such as a Gravel Pit. The map captures the subtle drainage patterns formed by the East Fork Nettle Creek and Saratoga Creek before they join the larger regional watersheds.