1970 Map of Thomasboro

About this map

Thomasboro and the surrounding agricultural townships of Condit, Rantoul, and Somer appear here during a period of transition as the northern outskirts of Urbana and Champaign begin to expand. The Illinois Central railroad remains a dominant corridor, anchoring the small elevators and depots at Leverett and the central village of Thomasboro. As the suburban footprint of the twin cities moves northward, this survey captures the infrastructure of the era, including the Illini Airport and a Drive-in Theater along the main highway.