1972 Map of Washburn

About this map

Washburn and Wilbern anchor this central Illinois landscape in the early 1970s, where the rural character is defined by a dense network of country cemeteries and agricultural institutions. The map reveals a cluster of burial grounds including Buckingham Cem, Mt Vernon Cem, and Crow Meadow Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research. Social and civic life is centered around the Grange Hall and Townhall, while the terrain is etched by drainage patterns like Pigeon Creek, Crow Creek, and Snag Creek.