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1952 Map of Calhoun

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Calhoun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Green River carves a deep, winding path through McLean County in the early 1950s, serving as a primary corridor for commerce and transportation. The presence of Lock No 2 and a Gaging Sta at the settlement of Calhoun highlights the river's managed flow, essential for the area's river-driven economy. Opposite the county seat, the community of Rumsey sits near the riverbanks, while smaller hamlets like Ashbyburg and Jewel City mark the junctions of local roads and waterways.

Agricultural life is centered around a network of country churches and schools, such as Antioch Ch, Shutta Chapel, and St Sebastian Sch. To the north, the terrain transitions into more forested hills where Oil Wells are scattered among landmarks like Johnson Island and Cleopatra. This survey records a landscape of small family farms and essential river infrastructure before the significant modernization of the late 20th century.