1971 Map of Leland

About this map

Leland and the surrounding townships of Adams, Earl, and Freedom define this LaSalle County agricultural landscape during the early 1970s. The map captures a moment of transition for the region's transport network, featuring the Burlington Northern line and a distinct Old Railroad Grade that speaks to former rail paths through the prairie. One of the most significant historical markers is the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which diagonally bisects the section lines and indicates the lasting cartographic impact of early nineteenth-century land cessions.