1952 Map of Beech Grove

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The Green River carves a winding path across this landscape, defining the early commerce of McLean and Webster counties. River-dependent commerce is evident through historic access points such as Steamboat Landing and Roland Landing, alongside the established river town of Wrightsburg. South of the river, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of rural homesteads and church-centered communities. Genealogists can find numerous family and community sites, including Sassafras Grove Ch and New Salem Ch, as well as Onton Cem and Mt Zion Cem. The southwestern corner is influenced by the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor near Elmwood, while the interior is marked by scattered Oil Wells and the small settlement of Onton. Tributaries like Deer Creek and Pitman Creek drain the surrounding hills, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that shaped the region's agricultural development.