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1923 Map of Raymond

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Raymond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Agricultural communities across Montgomery and Macoupin counties define this prairie landscape during the early 1920s. The region is anchored by the Illinois Central, Wabash, and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads, which facilitated the growth of towns like Farmersville, Waggoner, and Raymond. The dense distribution of rural education sites—including Lone Elm School, Star School, and Vignos School—illustrates the pre-consolidation era of local schooling.

Waterways like Macoupin Creek and Horse Creek meander through the flatlands, providing natural drainage for the extensive farm plots. Distinctive landmarks such as Providence Church and Bethel Church served as social hubs for the scattered farmstead population. This survey captures a specific transitional moment in Illinois history, notably marking the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line as abandoned, reflecting the shifting priorities of the rail economy as the 20th century progressed.