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1949 Map of Peoria East

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Peoria East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Illinois River serves as the central artery of this region, separating the urban core of Peoria from the developing heights and industrial areas to the east. By the mid-20th century, the landscape shows a dense network of neighborhoods supported by numerous parish schools and public institutions, including Bradley University and Woodruff High School. The riverfront is a hub of infrastructure, featuring the Peoria Lock and Dam and multiple crossings like the Cedar St Bridge and McClugage Bridge.

Transit and industry are deeply integrated into the terrain, with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR tracing the western shore and the Toledo Peoria and Western line serving the eastern flats. Beyond the residential grid, the map documents significant civic spaces such as Springdale Cemetery and Glen Oak Park, while the eastern side near East Peoria and Sunnyland shows the impact of flood control via the Fondulac Dam.