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2018 Map of Wauconda

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Wauconda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The glacial terrain of the McHenry Co Lake Co border defines this area, where a dense network of lakes and marshes has shaped local development. Significant water bodies like Bangs Lake, Wooster Lake, and Slocum Lake anchor the surrounding communities of Wauconda and Island Lake. The landscape is notably punctuated by the Volo Bog, a distinctive wetland feature situated near the settlement of Volo. This 2018 survey captures the intricate boundary where these natural basins meet the expanding residential footprints of Fox Lake and Lakemoor.

Family and local history are preserved in several documented burial grounds, including the Fisher Family Cem and Saint Peter Cem. The Fox River winds through the southwestern quadrant, creating distinct geographical points such as Burtons Bridge and Colby Point. This map illustrates the modern relationship between the region's ancient geological formations, like Pike Marsh and Cotton Creek Marsh, and the established transportation corridors that connect these lakeshore communities.