1950 Map of Effingham

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The Little Wabash River and its numerous tributaries, including Wolf Creek and Salt Creek, define the drainage of this central Illinois landscape at the mid-century. The regional hub of Effingham is shown as a significant rail junction where the Pennsylvania line intersects with the Illinois Central and other major routes. Surrounding this urban center is a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the County Airport and Radio Tower WCRA to numerous country schools like Highland Sch and Funkhouser Sch.