1983 Map of Mazon

About this map

Mazon sits at the convergence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the Mazon River, serving as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural townships of Goodfarm and Vienna. This landscape is defined by the winding paths of the West Fork Mazon River and Gooseberry Creek, which cut through the level prairie of Grand Ridge. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural landscape, from the smaller settlement of Verona on the western edge to the many family and community burial grounds like Goodfarm Cem and Wheeler Cem. The area’s infrastructure in the early 1980s supported a mix of traditional farming and modern transport, including the Icg railroad line and the Dwight Airport. Small-scale industry is evidenced by a Mine located along the Santa Fe tracks, while rural social life centered around landmarks such as Trinity Ch and the Goodfarm Sch.