
The North Fabius River and its sister forks dominate this portion of Lewis and Marion counties, creating a landscape defined by meandering watercourses and flood control measures. Near Taylor, a complex network including a Diversion Ditch, levees, and the Old Channel illustrates mid-century efforts to manage the river's flow. The settlement of Maywood serves as a local hub, situated where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad cuts across the prairie, providing a critical link for the agricultural community.
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1903 · Kahoka
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1903 · Palmyra
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1925 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Mendon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Mendon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Durham
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Maywood
USGS Topo · 1:24,000