1923 Map of South Wayne

About this map

Pecatonica River drainage systems define the landscape of this 1920s borderland survey, where the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin meet the Illinois state line. The map captures a highly developed network of rural social centers, marked by an exceptional density of country schoolhouses such as Wayne Center School, Cherry Branch School, and Paddledock School. These small school districts, often named for local families or geography, suggest a peak in the area's rural population before the consolidation of the mid-20th century.