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1981 Map of Augusta

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The town of Augusta serves as the primary hub on this western Illinois landscape, situated at the intersection of local commerce and the Burlington Northern railroad line. The settlement character is defined by its organized grid, including a central High Sch and a local Fairground on the western edge. Beyond the town limits, the topography reveals a shift from agriculture to extraction, with distinct Strip Mined Areas scarring the terrain near Williams Creek.

Preservation and recreation are centered at Weinberg-King State Park to the east, where the land drops into more dissected creek valleys. For genealogists and local historians, the map is a vital record of rural life, plotting numerous family and community landmarks such as Woodland Cem, Elm Grove Ch, and Walker Cem. Smaller settlements like Pulaski and La Prairie further define the 1980s landscape, providing a clear view of the county borders between Hancock, Adams, and Schuyler.