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1963 Map of Linton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Linton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Linton city grid dominates the southeastern portion of this map, revealing a well-established regional hub supported by an extensive rail network. The Illinois Central Railroad and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad cross the landscape, connecting smaller settlements like Midland Junction, Vicksburg, and Victoria. A notable point of geographical interest is the Historical Marker 75th Center of Population 1930-1940, located east of the city.

Southwest of town, the terrain shifts into the water-rich landscape of the Greene-Sullivan State Forest, where numerous reservoirs and sloughs like Willow Slough and Reservoir No 29 are interspersed with smaller hamlets. Local history is preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including the Old Linton Cem, Olive Branch Ch, and the high-point community of Summit. The map also documents the energy infrastructure of the time with numerous Gas Wells dotting the northern reaches near Midland.