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1929 Map of Manito

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Manito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Illinois River dominates this landscape as it flows between Fulton and Mason counties, defining an intricate wetland of backwater lakes and sloughs. Water bodies like Rice Lake, Clear Lake, and Mud Lake are intertwined with islands and ridges such as Duck Island and Hoxie Ridge. This geography supported specialized recreation and industry during the early twentieth century, evidenced by the Duck Island Hunting Club and the Clear Lake Outing Club, alongside agricultural facilities like Spring Lake Elevator No 2.

Away from the river, the eastern half of the sheet shows a meticulously drained prairie transformed into productive farmland via an extensive network of ditches, including the Main Ditch and Quiver Ditch. Small rural settlements like Manito and Forest City serve as hubs for the surrounding countryside, which is dotted with numerous district schools like Coon Sch and Spring Garden Sch, and local landmarks such as Macedonia Ch.