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1974 Map of Avon

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Avon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Avon serves as the central hub of this west-central Illinois landscape during the mid-1970s, situated at the junction of the Burlington Northern railroad and regional roadways. The survey reveals a community well-equipped with local infrastructure, including the Saunders Hospital and Avondale Lake. To the north, the village of St Augustine is marked by its own Water Tank and nearby St Augustine Cem, while the southern edge touches the outskirts of Prairie City.

The terrain is defined by the drainage networks of Swan Creek and Cedar Creek, which have carved deep valleys into the surrounding agricultural uplands. Notable family and community landmarks are scattered throughout the rural sections, from the Babbitt Cem and Holeman Cem to the isolated Long Landing Strip. This record preserves the location of industrial sites like a local Quarry and Claypit, illustrating the intersection of natural resources and local settlement.