1946 Map of Sterling
USGS Topo · Published 1969About this map
The Rock River bisects this mid-century landscape, anchoring the twin industrial hubs of Sterling and Rock Falls. This 1946 survey details a highly developed agricultural and transport corridor, where the Chicago and Northwestern and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads intersect the river's path. The map reveals an exceptionally dense network of rural infrastructure, from the numerous country schoolhouses like Buffalo Grove Sch and Evergreen Sch to the many family and community burial grounds including Zion Cem and Calvary Cem. Small settlements like Polo and Woosung appear as vital local junctions amidst a landscape defined by creeks such as Elkhorn Creek and Buffalo Creek. The inclusion of Lawrence Park and the Plum Hollow Golf Course illustrates the community's mid-century recreational footprint along the water's edge.
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