1925 Map of Maysville

About this map

Maysville serves as the central hub of this DeKalb County landscape, where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad bisects the terrain. The 1920s countryside is densely populated with a network of rural schoolhouses and churches, reflecting a tightly knit agrarian society. Notable local landmarks include the Amity Cemetery and the Butler Cemetery, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Platte River and its tributaries like Lost Creek and Owens Creek. Further south, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line passes through Osborn, connecting the smaller settlements of Amity and Fairport to the broader regional economy. This survey documents an era before modern school consolidation, preserving the names of dozens of local institutions such as New Harvard School and Garden Prairie School.