Varna serves as a central hub for this portion of Marshall County, situated where regional roads converge amidst a landscape deeply shaped by drainage basins like Gaylords Br and Myers Cr. The map reveals a high concentration of burial sites, including the Magnolia Cem, Salem Cem, and Cumberland Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. A notable historical transport link is preserved in the naming of Old Stage Coach Rd, providing a hint of the area's pre-highway travel patterns. The northern boundary is defined by the village of Magnolia, while the southern edge touches the outskirts of Toluca. Smaller named locales such as Porterfield and Custer appear alongside specialized infrastructure like the Junker Landing Strip, illustrating the mix of traditional agriculture and modern utility in this Illinois prairie region.
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1893 · Lacon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Metamora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Lacon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Wenona
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Metamora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Lacon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Wenona
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Metamora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Minonk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Aurora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000