1960 Map of Marquette Heights

About this map

Marquette Heights and the surrounding townships of Groveland and Elm Grove show a landscape in the midst of suburban expansion during the mid-to-late 20th century. While the city of Pekin anchors the western edge, the map documents the growth of residential subdivisions like Pekin Heights and Towne Oaks alongside established agricultural lands. This period of development is reflected in the purple photorevised overlays, which track new infrastructure such as the Landing Strip and expanded street grids near North Pekin.