1937 Map of Carthage

About this map

Carthage serves as the central hub of this 1930s landscape, where several major rail lines including the Toledo Peoria and Western and the Wabash converge. The area's agricultural character is punctuated by a dense network of country schools like Young America Sch and Lafayette Sch, reflecting a time when small rural districts were the backbone of local education. Beyond the seat at Carthage, smaller rail-side settlements such as Ferris, Bentley, and Basco anchor the surrounding townships of Pilot Grove and Bear Creek. To the east, the terrain becomes more varied along Middle Creek, where the Middle Creek Ch and several family-named schools are found. The map also documents social landmarks of the era, notably the County Farm and substantial burial grounds like Moss Ridge Cem.