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1906 Map of Urbana

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Urbana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The twin cities of Champaign and Urbana serve as the bustling core of this east-central Illinois landscape during a period of significant rail-driven growth. The map illustrates a dense network of transportation, where the Illinois Central and the Chicago Division intersect with specialized lines like the C C C and St L RR, which includes the Champaign Urbana and Danville Electric interurban service. This infrastructure connects smaller outlying agricultural hubs such as Thomasboro to the north and Philo and Sidney to the south.

Beyond the urban centers, the terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Spoon River, the Salt Fork, and the Embarras River. Rural life is anchored by landmarks like the Mt Olivet church and numerous smaller stops along the tracks including Mira, Deers, and Tipton. The intricate detail of the township boundaries, from Compromise to St Joseph, provides a clear view of the early 20th-century cadastral organization of Champaign County.