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1914 Map of Macomb

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Macomb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

Macomb serves as the primary hub of this 1912 survey, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad intersects with the Macomb and Western Illinois line. The town's grid is well-developed, flanked by industrial interests such as the Clay Mine to the north. Stretching east to west, the historic Waubonsie Trail cuts through the townships of Macomb and Mound, illustrating the importance of early overland travel routes in western Illinois.

The landscape is densely populated with rural infrastructure, particularly the high concentration of district schools such as Hickory Grove School, Brickyard School, and Gooseneck School. Topography is defined by the drainage networks of Troublesome Creek and Camp Creek, while significant rural landmarks like Pennington Point and the Town Hall in New Salem township provide specific points of interest for local history and genealogical research.