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1973 Map of Herscher

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Herscher
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Herscher serves as the primary hub in this Kankakee County landscape, surrounded by the agricultural townships of Salina, Pilot, and Otto. The town's grid and Sewage Disposal Pond reflect a growing rural community, while the surrounding prairie is dotted with important genealogical sites like SS Peter & Paul Cem and Trinity Cem. The terrain is characterized by the gentle drainage of Horse Creek and its branches, culminating in the distinct elevation of Pilot Hill in the southeast.

Industrial activity is evident along the rail lines, where several Quarries and Gravel Pits operate near the settlement of Lehigh. The rail network, featuring the Penn Central and Illinois Central Gulf, highlights the region's role in transporting local stone and agricultural products. A Compressor Station and various pipelines crossing the fields further illustrate the area's mid-century utility infrastructure.