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Loading map...1953 Map of Morris
USGS Topo · Published 1981About this map
The industrial and civic hub of Morris anchors this landscape at the confluence of the Illinois River and the Illinois and Michigan Canal. This mid-century survey illustrates the era's reliance on both water and rail transportation, with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad threading through the heart of the city. Beyond the urban center, the map reveals a countryside dotted with rural schoolhouses like Opdyke Sch and Burleigh Sch, alongside the sprawling Strip Mine operations that shaped the local economy north of the river.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches
Editions of this 1953 Morris Map
3 editions found
Historical Maps of Morris Through Time
10 maps found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain