1912 Map of Canton
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1912 Map of Canton

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

The industrial coal belts of central Illinois dominate this 1912 survey, revealing a landscape defined by underground extraction and a dense grid of rural education. Canton serves as the primary hub, surrounded by a constellation of active operations such as Canton Mine, Eagle Mine, and the Simmons Mine. The map documents a highly developed school system, with nearly every section of the township containing a local schoolhouse like Lone Elm School, Sunbeam School, or Pisgah School, providing a precise record for genealogists tracing ancestral homesteads.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1912
Date Published1912
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.6 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain