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1982 Map of Litchfield

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Litchfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Crown Mine No 1 and Crown Mine No 2 mark the industrial character of this Central Illinois region, where coal production and agriculture define the landscape. This 1982 map illustrates a dense network of transit and industry, with the Burlington Northern and Illinois Central Gulf railroads connecting established centers like Litchfield, Hillsboro, and Carlinville. The presence of Blackburn College in Carlinville highlights the area's educational roots, while the large reservoirs of Lake Lou Yaeger and Lake Hillsboro indicate the importance of water management for these growing municipalities.

Local history is preserved in the location of Zelmer Memorial Cemetery and the Vandalia State Memorial, alongside recreational areas such as Beaver Dam State Park and Ramsey Lake State Park. Small hamlets and sidings like Monterey Siding and Waggoner appear alongside major thoroughfares including Interstate 55 and US Highway 66, documenting the transition from historical regional routes to the modern interstate system.