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1983 Map of Blackstone

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Blackstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Blackstone and Missal serve as the primary focal points of this Illinois landscape, situated along the Conrail rail line that crosses the northern plains. The map reveals a deeply established rural community defined by its civil townships, including Allen, Newtown, Sunbury, Amity, and Esmen. The terrain is shaped by the winding courses of Otter Creek and Mud Creek, with Smiths Mound standing out as a distinctive topographic landmark amidst the agricultural fields.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous family and community landmarks. Researchers can locate several burial grounds such as Blackstone Cem, New Michigan Cem, Sunbury Cem, Calder Cem, and Hadley Cem. The map also documents modern aviation footprints with the Applegate Landing Strip and Testoni Landing Strip, while an Old Railroad Grade hints at earlier transportation corridors that once served the region's schools, such as the Sunbury Sch.