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1943 Map of Fithian

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Fithian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Vermilion River and Salt Fork Vermilion River carve across this landscape, defining the topography of Vermilion and Champaign counties. A dense network of rural infrastructure is documented here, from the numerous township schools like Little Giant Sch and Shellbark Sch to family cemeteries including Bodkin Cem and Davis Cem. The map reveals a highly connected agrarian economy served by multiple rail lines, including the Wabash RR and the Ill Term Electric, which link the various agricultural depots and settlements.

Industry and transport patterns are evident near Oakwood and Muncie, where the rails run parallel to the State Road. The curious label for Belgium Row near Glenburn suggests localized company housing or a specific pocket of settlement that stands out from the surrounding townships. From the high ground at Pilot Sch to the low winding of Horseshoe Bend, this survey preserves the mid-century character of these Illinois farming communities.