1971 Map of Delavan North

About this map

The Mackinaw River carves a winding path through this portion of Tazewell County, defining the agricultural and industrial landscape between the settlements of Delavan and Dillon. The map reveals a robust transportation network in the early 1970s, with the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and Illinois Central railroads intersecting the southern terrain near Holmes. For local historians and genealogists, the survey documents several distinct burying grounds, including Dillon Cem, St Marys Cem, and Antioch Cem, alongside landmarks such as a local Townhall and a Radio Tower. The geography is further marked by several Gravel Pits along the riverbanks, suggesting the importance of local material extraction during this era of development. The northern townships of Cincinnati, Elm Grove, and Dillon are clearly delineated, showing the transition from the open Prairie Sand to more dissected creek valleys like Lost Creek and Dillon Creek.