The W Br Du Page River meanders southward through this suburban landscape, anchoring several established communities including Bartlett and West Chicago. The map captures a high density of local heritage sites, particularly cemeteries like the Old Ontarioville Cem and Wayne Township Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in Kane and DuPage counties. Suburban development is interspersed with recreational and institutional grounds, such as the Saint Andrews Golf Course and Wheaton College Academy. Transportation infrastructure is a dominant feature, with the expansive Dupage Airport in the southwest and major thoroughfares like Army Trail Rd and St. Charles Rd connecting the residential centers. Cultural landmarks, such as the Cascade Outdoor Theatre near Prince Crossing, reflect the transition of the area from a series of independent settlements like Ingalton and Schick into a contiguous suburban corridor.
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1908 · Wheaton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Barrington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Elgin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Geneva
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Barrington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Elgin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Wheaton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Geneva
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Geneva
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Aurora North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000