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1943 Map of Albion

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Albion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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The Little Wabash River defines the western reaches of this mid-century landscape, where a complex system of oxbows and sloughs like Ash Slough and White Oak Slough suggest the dynamic nature of the river valley. In the center of the sheet, Albion serves as a primary hub for the Southern railroad line, which connects the county seat to smaller agricultural settlements such as Bone Gap and Golden Gate.

Rural life in the 1940s is detailed through an extensive network of schoolhouses, including the Vandaveer Sch and Michels Sch, alongside several pumping facilities like the Fairfield Pumping Plant and a dedicated Oil Pumping Sta. Historical creek crossings are meticulously noted, from the Old Iron Bridge to the Hedge Bridge, providing a clear record of the area's infrastructure before modern highway developments altered the local travel patterns between Edwards and Wayne counties.