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2018 Map of Wedron

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Fox River carves a deep valley through this portion of LaSalle County, serving as the primary geographic axis for settlements like Wedron and Dayton. The river's influence on the landscape is clear, with smaller tributaries such as Indian Creek and Crookedleg Cr cutting through the surrounding agricultural tablelands. To the south, the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor skirts the edge of Ottawa, marking a corridor of significant importance to the region's transport history.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several family and community landmarks, including the Freedom Lutheran Cem in the west and Trumbo Cem to the east. The map also documents modern land use, from the Skydive Chicago Airport near the river bluffs to the small cluster at Sulphur Springs. This survey provides a clear view of how established rural roads and section lines intersect with the winding river valley and its associated settlements.