1971 Map of Kings

About this map

Davis Junction serves as a critical rail intersection in north-central Illinois, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific meets lines formerly associated with the Burlington Northern. This 1970s landscape is defined by its agrarian order and the meandering course of Killbuck Creek, which flows past a series of early local landmarks including Killbuck Cem and a Gaging Station. The map illustrates a network of small settlements such as Monroe Center, Holcomb, and Lindenwood, each reflecting the mid-century stability of the Ogle County grain belt.