1953 Map of Wilton Center

About this map

Wilton Center and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Will Co and Kankakee Co are captured here in a period of mid-century stability. The map highlights the intersection of local faith and memory through landmarks like St Patricks Ch and several burial grounds, including Wilton Cem, Calvary Cem, and West Peotone Cem. The drainage patterns of Forked Creek, Rock Creek, and the South Branch indicate a rural prairie terrain managed for cultivation, while the inclusion of Gerdes Woods preserves a remnant of the area's natural timber.