1913 Map of Lincoln

About this map

Lincoln serves as the bustling central hub of this central Illinois landscape, where a dense network of iron rails converges. The Illinois Central Railroad, Chicago And Alton RR, and the electric Illinois Traction System radiate from the city, underscoring its role as a vital transportation junction before the era of modern highways. Outside the town center, the map reveals a rural society organized around an incredible density of local institutions, including unique landmarks like the Asylum Farm and County Farm.