1985 Map of Fairbury

About this map

The Vermilion River and its numerous tributaries, including Rooks Creek and the South Fork Vermilion River, define the drainage of this central Illinois landscape. In the mid-1980s, the region's character was firmly established by its dense network of small agricultural settlements and a significant rail-to-road infrastructure. The city of Pontiac serves as a major focal point, notable for the presence of the Pontiac Correctional Center and its position at the intersection of historic U S 66 and Interstate 55.