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1937 Map of Lacon

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Lacon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Illinois River valley dominates this landscape, carving a wide path through the central plains and creating an intricate network of backwater lakes and sloughs. Settled during the mid-1930s, the river corridor features large bodies of water such as Senachwine Lake, Swan Lake, and Billsbach Lake, which are flanked by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad to the west. This transport artery serves riverfront settlements like Putnam, Henry, and Sparland, illustrating a landscape deeply tied to the commercial and natural rhythms of the river.

Away from the water, the upland prairies are organized into a dense grid of rural townships. These agricultural sections are dotted with specialized landmarks such as the Whitefield Town Hall and a high frequency of country schools, including Brush College Sch and Sprinkleburg Sch. The presence of small religious and communal centers like St Joseph Ch and Salem Cem reflects the tightly knit family farming communities of the Great Depression era.