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1966 Map of Princeton North

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Princeton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Princeton serves as the primary hub of this north-central Illinois landscape, showing significant mid-century growth near the intersection of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and major highways. To the north, the small settlements of Limerick and Dover anchor a rural expanse defined by the winding course of Big Bureau Creek. The creek valley is marked by a notable Covered Bridge and the City County Park, suggesting a longstanding local focus on the waterway for recreation and transit.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous family and community sites, including Limerick Cem, Mason Grove Cem, and Prairie Repose Cem. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade north of Greenoak and several Gravel Pits reflects the shifting transportation and extractive infrastructure of Bureau County during the 1960s. The northern sections of the map, including portions of Ohio and La Moille townships, remain largely agricultural, dotted with country schools such as Douglas Sch.