1943 Map of Maquon
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
The Spoon River meanders through the heart of the Knox County countryside, shaping a landscape defined by its waterways and early 1940s industrial footprints. This era reveals a balance between rural agriculture and extractive industries, with significant operations like the Strip Mine north of Dahinda and the Knoxville Mine near Court Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the region's educational and spiritual centers, documenting dozens of country schools such as Egypt Sch and Round Bottom Sch, alongside landmarks like Union Grove Ch and Elba Center Ch. Transportation networks are dominated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads, which connected smaller hubs like Maquon and Yates City to the wider commerce of central Illinois.
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