Antique Forreston, Illinois 1945 US Geological Survey Topographic Map – Shannon, Baileyville, Haldane, Stephenson, Carroll, Ogle County

Beautiful, antique map of Forreston, Shannon & Baileyville, Illinois and surrounding area. This is an authentic 1945 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and NOT a computer reproduction.

See what Stephenson, Carrol & Ogle County, Illinois looked like over 70 years ago. Lots of intricate details and geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! On the back is a description of topographic symbols and map guide.

Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts.

Edition of 1945, printed 1945

Dimensions: 17" width x 21" height

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Features

Cities & Towns: Cherry Grove, Loran, Florence, Silver Creek, Ridote, Shannon, Forreston, Maryland, Rock Creek, Lima, Brookville, Lincoln, Mount Morris, Wysox, Elkhorn Grove, Eagle Point, Buffalo, Pine Creek, Bolton, South Freeport, Harper, Haldane, Baileyville.

Points of Interest: Stephenson County, Carroll County, Ogle County, Elkhorn Creek, Leaf River, Yellow Creek, Lost Creek, Fivemile Creek, Illinois Central Railroad, Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, and lots more hills, brooks, towns, schools, churches, roads and train tracks.

Condition: Very Good condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being 70 years old. Has some light edge-wear but this will read as vintage character when framed.

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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.