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1981 Map of Normal East

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Normal East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Normal and Bloomington anchor this detailed study of the suburban and rural landscape in central Illinois. The northern edge of the urban area is defined by the sprawling campus of Illinois State University and the specialized grounds of the Soldiers and Sailors State Childrens Home. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of agricultural lands and natural drainage systems, including the headwaters of Sugar Creek and the meandering path of Money Creek.

Infrastructure like the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and the Gas Storage Area highlight the region's role as a transportation and utility hub. Smaller settlements such as Hudson and Towanda provide glimpses into the local township centers of the era. The presence of several historic burial grounds, including Bishop Cem and Havens Cem, alongside rural educational landmarks like Sugar Creek Sch, offers valuable data for those tracing the development of McLean County communities.