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1983 Map of Kewanee South

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Kewanee South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The industrial and educational hub of Kewanee anchors this 1980s landscape, where the urban grid meets the agricultural reaches of Henry and Stark Counties. The southern half of the city is densely mapped with civic landmarks like City Hall, Public Hospital, and the Wethersfield High School campus. Significant institutional footprints are visible at Black Hawk College near Indian Creek, reflecting the regional importance of the area’s community education system during this era.

Beyond the city limits, the landscape transitions into rolling farmland bisected by the Burlington Northern railroad and several named drainages like Edwards River and Jack Creek. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial grounds, ranging from large sites like Evergreen Memory Garden to smaller rural spots such as Saxon Cemetery and Cavanagh Cemetery. The map also captures the recreational and transit infrastructure of the early 1980s, including the Midland Country Club and the Kewanee Municipal Airport.