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2012 Map of Tampico

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tampico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tampico serves as the primary hub of this northern Illinois landscape, positioned where the local grid of farm roads meets the historic canal-side layout of the village south of Saint Marys Cem. The geography is defined by a complex network of waterways feeding into the Rock River, which meanders through the northwest corner of the quadrangle. Low-lying drainage patterns are evident in the numerous sloughs and named ditches, including Spring Slough and Paddock Slough, which highlight the area's agricultural reclamation history.

Rural aviation and local history are marked by landmarks like the William L Rutherford Airport situated along Matznick RD. To the north and east, the map traces the paths of Ellsworth Cr and Coon Creek, showing how these natural drainages dictated the placement of pioneer cemeteries such as Old Hume Cem. The straight-line precision of roads like Star RD and Gaulrapp RD illustrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the development of Whiteside County.