1985 Map of Galesburg

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The Mississippi River forms the western boundary of this 1985 survey, where the river's shoreline is protected by the Big River State Forest and Delabar State Park. This mid-1980s landscape is defined by the intersection of major transportation corridors, with the Burlington Northern and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads connecting regional hubs like Galesburg and Monmouth. In the eastern portion of the map, the terrain shifts toward heavy industry, noted by the extensive Strip Mine operations surrounding Canton. Cultural and educational centers are well-established, featuring Carl Sandburg College and Monmouth College. Smaller agricultural settlements such as Stronghurst, Roseville, and Abingdon are linked by a grid of state highways and country roads, while several private airfields, including the Wolford Landing Strip and Davies Landing Strip, dot the prairie landscape between the Spoon River and Cedar Creek.