Hammond serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape along the border of Piatt and Moultrie counties. The town's grid is detailed down to streets like Don Ryan St and S C St, reflecting a community centered around its local infrastructure. To the north, the small settlement of Voorhies sits amid a vast network of drainage systems, while the village of Pierson lies to the east. The landscape is defined by its meticulous water management, evidenced by the Hammond Mutual Ditch and the channelized course of Ditch Number 4, which are essential for maintaining the productivity of these Illinois plains. Local landmarks like Adkisson Airport and the Hammond Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of this rural corridor.
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1935 · Arcola
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Sullivan
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · Sullivan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Arcola
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Tuscola
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Bement
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Decatur
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1975 · Tuscola NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1975 · Tuscola SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000