1980 Map of Grant City

About this map

The North Raccoon River carves a serpentine path through the heart of Coon Valley in this 1980 survey of southeastern Sac County. The landscape is defined by the legacy of transit and resource extraction, visible in the numerous Gravel Pits dotting the riverbanks and the industrial presence of the Gulf Central Illinois Railroad near Ulmer. To the south, an Old Railroad Grade runs parallel to the modern tracks, marking a shift in the local transportation network over the decades. The settlement of Grant City sits nestled near the river's bend, adjacent to the preserved grounds of Grant County Park. Rural community life is anchored by several long-standing sites, including St Peters Ch in the northeast and a series of burial grounds such as Emanuel Cem and St Marys Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research.