1979 Map of Maroa

About this map

Maroa serves as the central hub of this Central Illinois landscape, situated at the junction of significant transport corridors during the late 1970s. The town is flanked by the Illinois Central Gulf and the Illinois Terminal railroads, reflecting a period when rail infrastructure remained vital to the agricultural economy of the De Witt and Macon County border. To the north, the terrain becomes more varied as it approaches the winding course of Salt Creek and the recreational grounds of Weldon Springs State Park. Smaller community landmarks, such as the Texas Ch and the settlement of Ospur, provide important points of reference for local family history. The map also documents the industrial and leisure aspects of the era, from a Gravel Pit near the creek to the Clinton Country Club and the prominent Radio Tower (WMBD) north of town.