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1974 Map of Carthage West

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Carthage West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The county seat of Carthage anchors the eastern edge of this mid-1970s survey, showing a well-developed grid featuring the Courthouse, City Hall, and Robert Morris Jr College. The surrounding landscape of Rock Creek Prairie is defined by a dense network of transportation and rural community hubs. Two major rail lines, the Toledo Peoria and Western and the Norfolk and Western, intersect in the region, supporting small settlements like Ferris and McCall.

Water features such as Carthage Lake and the West Fork Bear Creek break the agricultural expanse. Local history is preserved through several community landmarks, including the Moss Ridge Cem and the County Farm Cem. The transition from rural prairie to established town is evident in the layout of streets like Main St and the concentration of civic institutions such as Memorial Hospital and Scofield Jr High Sch.