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1925 Map of Streator

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Streator
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Vermilion River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of the central Illinois prairie, anchoring an industrial and agricultural landscape centered on Streator. In the mid-1920s, this area was a hub of rail activity, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe cross paths, supporting the region's shipping and manufacturing. The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the Coalville School to the German Methodist Church, reflecting the established ethnic and communal settlements of the era.

Downriver from Grand Ridge, landmarks like Sandy Ford and Klein Bridge indicate historical crossing points that preceded modern highway networks. The town of Streator itself is shown in significant detail, bordered by Marilla Park and surrounded by smaller settlements like Kangley and Munster. Local genealogy is well-supported by the inclusion of several burying grounds, including Moons Point Cemetery and St Casimirs Cem, alongside numerous family-named schools such as Patterson School and Seipp School.