1980 Map of Richard

About this map

Rockwell City and its surrounding townships define this 1980 survey, which documents a structured landscape of agriculture and civic infrastructure in Calhoun County. The map provides a detailed look at the State Reformatory For Women and the Municipal Airport on the city's outskirts, as well as the transition from urban streets to sectioned farmland. To the north, Twin Lakes State Park and North Twin Lake serve as primary recreational points, while the small settlement of Richard sits along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad tracks. Genealogists will find notable value in the precisely marked locations of Rosehill Cem, Hope Cem, and Leith Cem. The terrain is characterized by a series of drainage projects, including numerous Ditches feeding into Purgatory Creek and West Cedar Creek, illustrating the extensive water management required for regional farming.