1950 Map of Tuscola

About this map

The East Fork Kaskaskia River and its numerous tributaries, including Twomile Slough and Scattering Fork, define the agrarian drainage patterns of this central Illinois landscape. This mid-century survey documents a transition in rural education, marking a significant number of defunct local schoolhouses such as Casey Sch, Chambers Sch, and Baldwin Sch. These sites, along with rural centers like Macedonia Ch and Cartwright Ch, offer critical landmarks for genealogists tracing family homesteads in the townships of Sadorus and Pesotum. The intersection of major rail lines, including the Illinois Central and the Wabash, anchors the development of commercial hubs at Tuscola and Tolono. The presence of Cooper Landing Field reflects early aviation infrastructure, while small family and community burial grounds like Craw Cem and O'Bryan Cem remain scattered across the farmland.