1983 Map of Farmer City North

About this map

Salt Creek and its North Fork dominate the northern landscape of this McLean and DeWitt County border region in the early 1980s. The geography transitions from the riparian corridors near LeRoy to the organized agricultural townships of Empire, West, and Rutledge. Local heritage is anchored by sites like Oak Grove Cem and Howard Cem, while the Townhall at Sabina marks a quiet center for the rural community. The map illustrates a period of established infrastructure, where the Conrail and Gulf Central Illinois rail lines cut through the plains, connecting small stations such as Watkins and Empire. Unique preserves like the Howard Virgin Timber Park stand out against the surrounding farmland, alongside leisure developments like the LeRoy Golf Course and Woodland Golf Course near Farmer City.