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1973 Map of Laddonia

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Laddonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Laddonia and Rush Hill anchor this rural landscape in the early 1970s, situated at the intersection of critical railroad corridors and prairie drainage systems. The map illustrates a heavy reliance on rail transport, featuring lines from the Illinois Central Gulf, Burlington Northern, and Norfolk and Western. This concentration of infrastructure highlights the area's importance as a shipping point for agricultural goods from the surrounding Prairie and Linn townships.

Waterways like the West Fork Cuivre River and Mid Lick Cr wind through the terrain, with local landmarks such as Scotts Corner and the R-6 Sch marking the smaller hubs of community life. Of particular interest to local researchers are the municipal features near the towns, including a Cemetery and the Sewage Disposal Pond at Laddonia, as well as a Roadside Park located south of the main settlements along the highway.