1965 Map of Divernon

About this map

Auburn and Divernon serve as the primary anchors for this mid-1960s landscape, which transitioned into a major transit corridor as the modern interstate system began to reshape Sangamon County. The map documents a diverse rail-and-road economy where traditional infrastructure like the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and Illinois Central railroads intersect with newer developments such as the Brown Landing Strip and Edgewood Country Club. Local history and genealogy are well-represented through numerous family and community landmarks, including the Sugar Creek Ch Cem and the Wimmer Cem. The rural landscape is defined by the winding paths of Sugar Creek and Brush Creek, punctuated by industrial nodes like a Quarry and a Gravel Pit. Small hamlets and junctions, such as Glenarm, Cimic, and Pawnee Junction, remain visible as the region's agricultural character meets the evolving needs of the mid-20th century.