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1991 Map of Wheatland

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Wheatland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River carves a winding path through the center of this landscape, flanked by the Syracuse State Wildlife Management Area and Sherman Park. The river valley acts as a natural divide between the townships of Spring Rock and Olive, with the watercourse crossed by the High Rock Bridge. To the north, the town of Wheatland serves as a local hub, situated along the Chicago and North Western railroad line.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these communities through numerous rural landmarks. The map documents religious and educational centers including St Pauls Ch and the Calamus-Wheatland High Sch in Wheatland, and St Patricks Ch near the small settlement of Big Rock. Family history researchers can locate several well-defined burial grounds, such as Pine Hill Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and the Dubois Cem near Calamus.