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2015 Map of Waterman

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Waterman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Clinton Township and surrounding DeKalb County is defined by a dense grid of rural roads and the complex branching of the Kishwaukee River system. In the southern portion of the map, the village of Waterman serves as a local hub at the junction of W Lincoln St and Waterman Rd, while the western edge reaches Shabbona near the shores of Shabbona Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several community landmarks across the prairie, including Afton Center Cem and North Clinton Cem. The map also documents several smaller named settlements that mark the rural geography, such as Elva, Afton Center, and McGirr. The presence of private airfields like Jack W. Watson Airport and Wade Airport highlights the region's reliance on small-scale aviation within its expansive farming territory, all set against a backdrop of vital waterways like Somonauk Cr and Little Indian Cr.