1967 Map of Argenta

About this map

Argenta and Oreana anchor this Macon County landscape, illustrating a classic Midwestern intersection of agriculture and transit during the mid-1960s. The northern reaches are defined by the Illinois Central railroad corridor, while the Sangamon River meanders across the center, eventually widening into the northern fingers of Lake Decatur at Faries Park. This river system and its tributaries, including Friends Creek and Kickapoo Creek, are surrounded by several small family and community burial grounds like Peck Cem and Ritchie Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The map also captures local civic and religious landmarks, such as the Oakley Brick Ch, Union Ch, and the Berry Sch, many of which served the rural population of Whitmore and Oakley townships before the consolidation of local institutions.