From an 1874 edition of the "Wisconsin Lumberman". A high resolution image is available here.
Note that while it seems to follow the Alton from Varna to Washburn, it also includes a proposed portion from Washington, IL to Springfield, IL via Fremont, Delevan, & Middletown. I am guessing here but perhaps St. Louis would be reached via trackage rights from Springfield? I only say that due to the lack of online towns shown between St. Louis & Springfield. With the numerous references to Varna in other places I would assume that the route shown includes using the Chicago & Alton between Varna and Washington, IL.
Note that while it seems to follow the Alton from Varna to Washburn, it also includes a proposed portion from Washington, IL to Springfield, IL via Fremont, Delevan, & Middletown. I am guessing here but perhaps St. Louis would be reached via trackage rights from Springfield? I only say that due to the lack of online towns shown between St. Louis & Springfield. With the numerous references to Varna in other places I would assume that the route shown includes using the Chicago & Alton between Varna and Washington, IL.
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