1925 Map of Herscher

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Kankakee River winds across the northern reaches of this rural landscape, serving as a natural boundary for Wesley and Rockville townships. The interior is defined by a dense grid of township roads and an extensive collection of one-room schoolhouses, including Pilot Center School, Grey School, and Mosier School, which served the scattered farming families of the 1920s. Industrial activity is anchored by the Lehigh Stone Co Quarry near Lehigh, illustrating the importance of local geology to the regional economy.