1959 Map of Winnebago

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The western expansion of Rockford meets the rural agricultural landscape of Burritt and Winnebago townships in this late 1950s survey. The transition from urban streets to open country is marked by a network of public spaces, including Ingersoll Memorial Park and Page Park, while the local entertainment culture of the era is evidenced by the Drive-in Theater and prominent broadcast towers for Tower (WREX-TV) and Wtvo-TV. In the western portion of the sheet, the village of Winnebago sits along the Chicago and North Western railroad, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farms. Local history is well-preserved through numerous rural institutions like Burritt Center Sch and Stiles Sch, alongside several established burial grounds such as Willwood Cemetery and North Burritt Cem. The geography is defined by the winding paths of Kent Creek and Mud Creek, which cut through a terrain dotted with numerous quarries and gravel pits.