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1971 Map of Stillman Valley

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Stillman Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Stillman Valley sits at the junction of two major rail lines in the early 1970s, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural landscape of northern Ogle County. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western railroads crisscross the terrain, following the natural drainage of Stillman Creek and its tributaries. The map reveals a transition from the riverine environment of the Rock River in the northwest to the prominent glacial topography of Big Mound in the east.

Rural life is anchored by small settlements and historic landmarks like Paynes Point and Holcomb. Genealogists will find several burial sites including Beach Cem, Chaney Cem, and the uniquely named Stimponian Cem. The presence of numerous Quarries and Gravel Pits reflects the local extractive industry, while Weld Memorial Park provides a dedicated recreational space amidst the grids of township roads like Meridian Road and Stillman Road.