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Loading map...1957 Map of Paxton
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
Chanute Air Force Base anchors the southern portion of this mid-century survey, showcasing its extensive runway and facility layout just north of Thomasboro. The surrounding Ford and Champaign County landscape is defined by its transition from prairie sloughs to a structured agricultural and military grid. Significant rural infrastructure includes the Illinois Central and the New York Chicago and St Louis railroads, which facilitated the growth of towns like Paxton and Rantoul.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.8 x 20.7 inches
Editions of this 1957 Paxton Map
2 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain