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1980 Map of Mason City

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Mason City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Mason City serves as the primary hub of this Central Illinois prairie landscape, where the Illinois Central Gulf and Chicago and North Western rail lines intersect. This junction defined the local economy, facilitating the movement of agricultural goods from the surrounding fields of Allens Grove and Pennsylvania townships. The map documents the town's civic core, including the City Hall and Post Office, as well as recreational spaces like the Golf Course and Court Memorial Park.

Moving south toward the Mason and Menard County line, the terrain shifts into the alluvial bottoms of Salt Creek. This area is marked by natural landmarks like Sleepy Hollow and infrastructure such as the Hubley Bridge and a Gaging Station. For those researching family history, the map provides precise locations for the Mason City Cem, Cherry Grove Cem, and Swing Grove Cem, alongside small rail-side settlements like Luther and Hubly.