1971 Map of Warren

About this map

The Illinois Central Gulf railroad serves as the spine of this Jo Daviess County landscape, cutting diagonally through the settlements of Warren, Nora, and Waddams Grove. This 1971 survey captures the region's agricultural and rural infrastructure at the start of the decade, featuring a dense network of country roads like West Galena Road and North Waddams Grove Road. Genealogy researchers will find several well-defined burial sites across the township lines, including St Anns Cem near Warren, the West Chelsea Cem and East Chelsea Cem pair, and the isolated Holly Grove Cem near Howardsville. The terrain is characterized by the winding Apple River and its South Fork, alongside smaller watercourses like Wolf Creek and Yellow Creek. Distinctive local landmarks such as the Fairground and Sewage Disposal in Warren, the Withn Landing Strip, and numerous active Quarries illustrate the local economy and land use during this era.