1952 Map of Calhoun

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The Green River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of McLean County, anchoring the commercial and social life of Calhoun and Rumsey. During the early 1950s, this river corridor served as a vital artery, evidenced by the Gaging Sta and riverfront infrastructure. The landscape is dotted with rural centers of worship and education, including Shutts Chapel, Antioch Ch, and the combined St Sebastian Sch. Smaller named settlements like Ashbyburg, Jewel City, and Poverty indicate the dispersed nature of the agricultural community at mid-century. Industry is represented by numerous Oil Wells concentrated in the northern sections near Guffie and Cleopatra, while the Gravel Ford Bridge over Cypress Creek highlights the local transport network connecting family farms and cemeteries such as Moseley Cem.