
Strip mines and industrial land use significantly altered the landscape of northeastern Knox County by the late 20th century, particularly around the Copley township line. These extractive activities created a distinct topography of pits and spoils, some of which were later reclaimed for recreational use, as seen with the development of Manson Heights Lake and the nearby Campground. In contrast to these heavy industrial markers, the southern half of the map retains a traditional rural character, anchored by the namesake settlement of Appleton along Court Creek.
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1982 Appleton
Knox County, IL

1982 De Long
Knox County, IL

1982 Galesburg East
Knox County, IL

1982 Galesburg West
Knox County, IL

1996 Galesburg West
Knox County, IL

1998 Appleton
Knox County, IL

1998 De Long
Knox County, IL
2012 Appleton
Knox County, IL
2012 DeLong
Knox County, IL
2012 Galesburg East
Knox County, IL
2012 Galesburg West
Knox County, IL
2015 Appleton
Knox County, IL
2015 DeLong
Knox County, IL
2015 Galesburg East
Knox County, IL
2015 Galesburg West
Knox County, IL
2018 Appleton
Knox County, IL
2018 DeLong
Knox County, IL
2018 Galesburg East
Knox County, IL
2018 Galesburg West
Knox County, IL
2021 Appleton
Knox County, IL
2021 DeLong
Knox County, IL
2021 Galesburg East
Knox County, IL
2021 Galesburg West
Knox County, IL

2024 Appleton
Knox County, IL

2024 DeLong
Knox County, IL

2024 Galesburg East
Knox County, IL

2024 Galesburg West
Knox County, IL