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1984 Map of Wenona

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Wenona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Wenona occupies a central role in this mid-1980s landscape, positioned at the intersection of critical Illinois transportation corridors. The town is flanked by a notable Mine Dump and a Sewage Disposal Pond, artifacts of local industry and infrastructure during this era. The regional economy is defined by the convergence of the Illinois Central Gulf and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, which cross through agricultural townships like Evans, Osage, and Groveland.

For family historians, the map provides precise locations for several rural burial grounds, including Bethany Cem and Cherry Point Cem near the banks of Sandy Creek. The landscape is further characterized by drainage features like Judd Creek and Prairie Creek, alongside utility footprints such as a Wooden Pole Trans Line and various pipelines. This survey documents the transition between Marshall and La Salle counties during a period when these small-town centers remained vital rail hubs.