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1959 Map of Bone Gap

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Bone Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Bonpas Creek meanders through the heart of this landscape, forming the natural border between Edwards and Wabash counties. The agricultural character of the region is punctuated by scattered settlements like Bone Gap and Bellmont, the latter featuring a local Fairgrounds. Transportation is defined by the Illinois Central and Southern railroads, which served as vital conduits for the area's rural economy.

A notable historical landmark is the Indian Treaty Boundary, which cuts horizontally across the terrain, reflecting the early surveying and land division history of Illinois. Local genealogy is well-preserved through several rural landmarks, including St Sebastians Ch, Lick Prairie Ch, and numerous family and community burial sites like Tanquery Cem and Wells Cem. The map also identifies the widespread presence of oil wells, indicating the importance of resource extraction to the local industry during this period.