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1941 Map of Maquon

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Maquon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Spoon River meanders across this rural landscape, providing the geographical spine for Knox County's small agrarian and mining communities during the mid-twentieth century. Transportation and industry define the settlement patterns here, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serving the northern corridor through Williamsfield and Dahinda, while the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line connects Maquon and Yates City to the south. Evidence of local industry is visible in the north, where a significant Strip Mine and the Knoxville Mine operate near the drainage of Sugar Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the numerous country schools like Red Oak Sch and White Oak Sch that once served these townships. Family history is anchored by several burial grounds, such as Van Gilder Cem and Mc Callister Cem, alongside community gathering points like Union Grove Ch and Clark Chapel. This survey reflects an era when small, named neighborhoods like Appleton and Truro remained distinct hubs before the consolidation of rural services.