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1966 Map of Ladd

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ladd
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The industrial legacy of the northern Illinois coal fields is etched into the landscape around Ladd and Cherry in this mid-1960s survey. A prominent Mine Dump north of Cherry and the Miners Memorial Cem serve as poignant reminders of the local mining heritage. The area is defined by a complex intersection of transportation and utility corridors, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads once hummed with freight.

Beyond the settled towns like Arlington and Peterstown, the landscape transitions into agricultural and infrastructure-heavy uses, including a large Gas Storage Field and numerous Observation Wells. The historic Plank Road cuts a straight path across the terrain, bridging the gap between old wagon routes and the modern grid. Waterways like Negro Creek and Brush Creek provide the primary natural drainage through these meticulously mapped townships.