1952 Map of Arrowsmith

About this map

The Sangamon River and the North Fork Salt Creek define the central Illinois drainage in this mid-century landscape of McLean and De Witt Counties. The area is dominated by an extensive rail network, including the New York Central, the Chicago and St Louis, and the Illinois Central, which connected agricultural hubs like Saybrook and Farmer City to broader markets. Small-scale communities like Arrowsmith and Bellflower serve as focal points for local genealogy and history, surrounded by rural landmarks such as Prairie Chapel and the Le Roy Sch. Local heritage is further preserved through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Greenwood Cem, Riverside Cem, and the Dawson Cem. The survey also documents the distinct elevation of Blue Mound and the winding course of Money Creek in the northwest.