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1979 Map of Farmersville

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Farmersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Farmersville and Waggoner anchor this late-1970s landscape, illustrating the essential connection between agriculture and industry in central Illinois. The map captures a period where coal extraction and rail transport remained vital to the local economy, as evidenced by the large footprints of Crown Mine No 2 and Crown Mine No 1 situated along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. The presence of the Burlington Northern railroad in the western sections further emphasizes the region's importance as a transportation corridor.

Rural community life is well-documented through landmarks like Boston Chapel, New Hope Ch, and Macoupin Creek Cem. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Macoupin Creek and its tributaries, Horse Creek and Brush Creek, which carve natural drainage patterns through the square-gridded farmland. For those researching local history, the map preserves the location of smaller points like Thomasville and the Lloyd Landing Strip, reflecting the diverse uses of the Montgomery County countryside.