1985 Map of Shumway

About this map

Shumway sits at the heart of this central Illinois landscape, surrounded by the fertile expanse of the Holland Prairie. The map documents a rural environment shaped by numerous watercourses, including Shoal Creek and Wolf Creek, which carve through the townships of Liberty, Banner, and Prairie. In the southern portion of the sheet, the development of Lake Sara introduces a significant recreational geography, complete with a Public Boat Landing, a Camp Ground, and a Golf Course. This 1980s-era study illustrates the persistent township structure and the agricultural drainage patterns of Moccasin and Summit townships. Traces of local history are found in the small settlement of Holland and the scattered Cem locations that dot the countryside, reflecting the generations of farming families who settled along the banks of Moccasin Creek and Blue Point Creek.