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1974 Map of Sullivan

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Sullivan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Sullivan serves as the regional hub in this mid-1970s landscape, where the traditional agricultural grid is interrupted by industrial footprints and community infrastructure. The town center is defined by its Courthouse, Municipal Bldg, and Sherman Hospital, while the eastern edge is bordered by the sprawling Sullivan County Park and Lake Sullivan. To the west, the presence of an Oil Field highlights the area's subterranean resources, a contrast to the fertile plains surrounding the smaller settlements of New Lebanon and Paxton.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here due to the density of family-named burial grounds, including Poplar Cem, Center Ridge Cem, and Providence Cem. The map also captures the transport network of the era, featuring the Sullivan County Airport and the rail corridors of the Illinois Central Gulf and Csxt. Waterways like Busseron Creek and Turtle Creek dictate the drainage of the varied townships, including Turman and Hamilton.