1961 Map of Decatur
USGS Topo · Published 1961About this map
The Springfield and Decatur corridors define the central Illinois prairie landscape in this early 1960s survey, showing a region where the industrial economy and state government intersect. Within the capital, landmark sites such as the Lincoln Home and the State Capitol are established alongside educational institutions like Millikin University and Eastern Illinois University. The map reveals a dense network of transit, where the Illinois Central, Wabash, and Pennsylvania railroads cross the agricultural heartland, connecting smaller hubs like Taylorville, Mattoon, and Effingham.
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