1998 Map of Urbana

About this map

The University of Illinois campus serves as the centerpiece of this late 20th-century topographic record, showing the dense development of Champaign and Urbana before the turn of the millennium. The map details significant regional infrastructure, from major medical facilities like Carle Hospital and Burnham Hospital to collegiate landmarks including Memorial Stadium and the distinctive Assembly Hall. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the agricultural reaches of Champaign County, where the headwaters of the Embarras River begin their southward trek. The topography is dominated by the glacial rise of Yankee Ridge, which provides a subtle elevation contrast to the surrounding plains. To the south, the village of Philo stands along the Norfolk and Western Railway, while several rural burying grounds, such as Locust Grove Cem and Calvary Cem, offer valuable data points for local genealogy.