1972 Map of Chillicothe

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The Illinois River corridor dominates this 1970s landscape, shaped by a complex network of backwater lakes and conservation areas spanning Peoria, Marshall, and Woodford counties. The city of Chillicothe serves as the primary hub, where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads intersect near the riverbank. This era shows the expansion of the Marshall County State Conservation Area and Woodford County State Conservation Area, protecting vital wetlands like Wightman Lake and Meadow Lake. Local landmarks such as Lincoln Valley Central High Sch and the residential layout of Rome provide a detailed look at mid-century community development. Small rural cemeteries like Hammett Cem and Babb Cem are preserved in the surrounding hills and hollows, including Hardscrabble Hollow, offering valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing local families.