2021 Map of Sterling

About this map

Sterling and Rock Falls dominate this section of the Rock River valley, where urban development is closely tied to the waterway and its industrial history. The map shows the dense residential grids of both cities, connected by several crossings, while the southern edge features the Yeoward Addition near Crystal Lake. This modern survey illustrates the significant water management infrastructure of the region, including the Union Drainage Ditch and Threemile Br. Local historians will find a concentrated cluster of historic burial sites, ranging from the large Riverside Cem and Calvary Cem near the river to smaller, denominationally specific sites like the Reformed Mennonite Churchyard Cem. To the north, the landscape transitions into agricultural land drained by Elkhorn Creek and Jordan Cr, dotted with family-named roads like Capp Rd and Rick Rd.