
Champaign and its western suburbs define the landscape of this contemporary survey, where the expansion of Kenwood and Savoy meets the agricultural heritage of the Illinois prairie. The land is intricately managed by a network of drainage systems like the Kaskaskia Ditch and Twomile Slough, which divert water through the flat terrain toward the Copper Slough. South of the city, the large footprint of the University of Illinois/Willard Airport marks a significant regional hub, while the older village of Tolono maintains its position at the southern edge of the quadrangle. For those studying local lineage, the Prairieview Cem remains a notable landmark along W Old Church Rd. The map illustrates the modernization of historic corridors, such as Chestnut St in Bondville, as they transition from rural roads into the suburban infrastructure serving the growing university community.
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1906 · Urbana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Mahomet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Tuscola
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Villa Grove
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Urbana
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Urbana
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Rising
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Mahomet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Bondville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Thomasboro
USGS Topo · 1:24,000