historical topo map of Decatur, IL in 1961

1961 Map of Decatur

USGS Topo · Published 1961

This historical map portrays the area of Decatur in 1961, primarily covering Macon County as well as portions of Coles County, Clark County, Macoupin County, Moultrie County, Cass County, Menard County, Effingham County, Christian County, Champaign County, Morgan County, Sangamon County, Cumberland County, Montgomery County, Jasper County, Logan County, Fayette County, Shelby County, Douglas County, Bond County, and Piatt County. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Decatur region at the time. Published in 1961, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions34.58 x 24.12 inches

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