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1926 Map of Waverly

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Waverly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

The town of Waverly serves as a central hub in this mid-1920s portrait of central Illinois, where a complex network of rail lines and country roads connects small farming communities across Morgan and Sangamon counties. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of Lick Creek and Apple Creek, while the Illinois Traction System electric interurban line runs parallel to traditional rail carriers like the Chicago and Alton Railroad through Auburn and Virden.

Local life at this time is deeply rooted in its rural school system, with unique names such as Highwater Mark School and Prairie College School scattered throughout Talkington and Maxwell townships. The presence of specialized landmarks like the Mound Seminary School and community anchors such as McClain Church reflect a period of high density in rural social infrastructure before the consolidation of these small country districts.