1948 Map of Camp Point

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Western Illinois is defined here by a dense grid of rural schools and family-linked landmarks just after the post-war era. Significant rail activity centers on Camp Point, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Wabash lines intersect, supporting the local grain and trade economy of settlements like Golden, Paloma, and Coatsburg. The map reveals a highly decentralized educational network, with one-room schoolhouses such as Prairie View Sch, Mission Ridge Sch, and Rocky Hill Sch spaced consistently across the townships of Alban S, Houston, and Concord. Genealogy researchers will find substantial detail in the numerous burial sites, including the Bowen Cem, Friedhof Cem, and the secluded Ebenezer Cem. From the Town Hall in Houston to the County Farm near the southern border, the map documents the civic and social infrastructure of a mid-century farming community.