
The intersection of several major rail lines defines this late-1930s landscape across the Putnam, La Salle, and Marshall county borders. The Illinois Central and Alton railroads converge at Wenona, a hub of activity featuring the Wenona Cem. Further west, the town of Toluca serves as a significant junction point for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. This area is notable for its exceptionally high density of rural schoolhouses, suggesting a well-populated agricultural region during this era.
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1892 · Ottawa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Lacon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Hennepin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Metamora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Lasalle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Hennepin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · La Salle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Hennepin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · La Salle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Ottawa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500