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1951 Map of Minier

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Minier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Mackinaw River and its winding tributary, the Little Mackinaw River, carve through the central Illinois prairie, defining the agricultural landscape of Tazewell and Logan Counties. In this mid-century period, the region is a patchwork of small farming townships such as Hopedale, Hittle, and Eminence. The rail network, including the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and the Illinois Central, remains the backbone of the local economy, connecting grain elevators in Minier and Armington to larger markets.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family and community landmarks, from the Mennonite Cem near Hopedale to the Hittle Grove Cem further south. The map documents a period of rural transition, clearly marking Fairview Sch (Abandoned) and Pleasant Hill Sch (Abandoned), indicating the consolidation of the one-room schoolhouse system. Smaller settlements like Mindale and Burt appear alongside distinctive features such as Gold Spring and the Griesemer Cem, providing a detailed record of the local heritage.