1946 Map of Kansas
USGS Topo · Published 1977About this map
Kansas serves as a primary hub for this East Central Illinois landscape, where the New York Central and the Chicago and St Louis railroads intersect to drive the local grain and transport economy. The terrain is defined by a dense grid of rural education and faith, represented by dozens of family-named landmarks like Payne Sch, Gossett Sch, and Shiloh Ch. The drainage patterns of the Embarrass River and Hickory Creek are heavily modified by an extensive system of man-made waterways, including the Shiloh Special Drainage Ditch No 3, reflecting the mid-century effort to maximize the productivity of the prairie. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered across the townships, such as Shields Cem, Augustus Cem, and Zimmerly Cem, which anchor the history of early families in Edgar County and Coles County.
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