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1932 Map of Chandlerville

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Chandlerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Grand Island dominates the alluvial landscape where the Illinois River and the Sangamon converge, creating a complex network of backwaters and side channels. In the early 1930s, this area supported a mix of river-based commerce and upland farming, with the Chicago and Illinois Midland RR cutting through the eastern bottomlands. Settlements like Bath and Chandlerville serve as anchors for the rural population, while specialized landings such as West Point Landing and Holmes Landing reflect the importance of river access before modern highway infrastructure was fully established.

The map reveals a dense distribution of rural infrastructure, including dozens of local schools such as Blackjack Sch and Jones Sch, alongside landmarks like the prominent Shick Shack Hill. The river environment is characterized by numerous named bodies of water, from the wide Matanzas Lake to the intricate Snicarte Slough, illustrating a landscape deeply tied to the natural hydrology of the Illinois valley.