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1970 Map of Prairie Center, 1972 Print
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1970 Map of Prairie Center

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Prairie Center serves as the focal point of this agricultural landscape in LaSalle County, situated at the junction of Ophir, Freedom, Waltham, and Wallace townships. The map reflects a deeply rooted rural community during the early 1970s, where education and local heritage are anchored by landmarks like Waltham Sch and Wallace Sch. Small family and community burial grounds, including Gouldtown Cem, Deis Cem, and Freedom Cem, are scattered across the terrain, offering essential touchpoints for genealogical research. The drainage patterns of the prairie are defined by the winding courses of Tomahawk Cr in the northwest and Pecumsaugan Creek further south, while Clark Run cuts through the lower sections of the quadrangle. This 1970 survey captures the area before significant modern consolidation, preserving the locations of rural schoolhouses and established township boundaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain