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2021 Map of Sugar Grove

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Sugar Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sugar Grove and the western edge of Aurora define this landscape in Kane County, where modern suburban development meets the agricultural roots of northern Illinois. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive glacial remnants like Johnsons Mound and Bald Mound, which rise above the surrounding plains. The local hydrological system is heavily managed, featuring numerous diversions such as the Lake Run South of I-88 Diversion and the Aurora Chain of Lakes Cherry Hills Diversion, reflecting the area's transition from open prairie to an integrated transportation and residential hub.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Lance-Sounders Family Cem and the Sugar Grove Cem. Major institutional landmarks, including Waubonsee Community College and the Aurora Municipal Airport, appear alongside residential communities like Prestbury and Nottingham Woods. The BNSF Railway and Interstate corridor underscore the region's role as a vital corridor connecting the Fox River Valley to the wider prairie landscape.