1982 Map of Amboy

About this map

The Illinois Central Gulf and Burlington Northern railroads intersect at the heart of Amboy, marking its historical identity as a transportation junction. This early 1980s landscape shows the transition from the dense industrial activity of the Green River Industrial Park to the surrounding agricultural prairie. To the east, Binghamton and Lee Center maintain their distinct characters, connected by a network of rural routes like Shaw Road. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through numerous burial sites, including Prairie Repose Cem and the remote Sandy Hill Cem. Southward, the landscape shifts toward recreation and water resources, evidenced by the clustered waters of Woodhaven Lake, Bass Lake, and Lake Sunset. The presence of several quarries and sandpits suggests the ongoing importance of local mineral extraction alongside the traditional farming economy in Lee County.