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1961 Map of Streamwood

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Streamwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Streamwood and the surrounding townships of Barrington, Hanover, and Schaumburg are shown during a significant period of suburban transition. The landscape preserves a mix of rural heritage and rapid development, visible in the proximity of New Era Sch and Union Cem to new residential extensions. The Northwest Tollway cuts through the center, accelerating the growth of communities like South Barrington and Hanover Park.

Large green spaces and recreational areas define the local character, notably the Spring Creek Valley Forest Preserve and the Villa Olivia Country Club. Waterways such as Poplar Creek and Spring Creek meander through the terrain, while the C M St P & P railroad corridor services the southern edge near Bartlett. The map's purple tinting specifically highlights the expansion of urban areas as they appeared in the early 1970s, contrasted against the 1961 base survey.