1985 Map of Lincoln
USGS Topo · Published 1985About this map
The central Illinois prairie landscape around Lincoln is defined by the convergence of the Salt Creek and Sugar Creek watersheds, set against an extensive grid of agricultural land and rural rail corridors. By the mid-1980s, the region's transport network was dominated by the I-55 corridor, though the historic tracks of the Illinois Central Gulf and Chicago and North Western railroads continue to link established grain-stop towns like Atlanta, Mason City, and Mount Pulaski. In the west, the Illinois River bottoms create a distinct ecological zone, preserved within the Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge and the Rice Lake State Conservation Area. This survey documents a transitional era for the local economy, capturing the presence of specialized aviation sites like Pekin Muni Airport and Havana Airport alongside long-standing local landmarks such as The Mound and the Rocky Ford Br Quarries.
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