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1943 Map of Casey

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Casey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Martinsville serves as the central hub of this eastern Illinois landscape during the early 1940s, situated at the intersection of several primary local transit routes. The industrial character of the era is evidenced by the presence of a Tank Farm and an Airway Beacon north of the city center. To the west, Casey and the small settlement of Oilfield suggest the region's diverse economic activities. The Pennsylvania railroad line cuts diagonally across the terrain, providing a vital link for the surrounding agricultural and industrial districts.

A dense network of rural infrastructure is documented through numerous country schools and churches that once anchored these communities. Features such as Willis Chapel, Spiketown Sch, and Richwood Sch are scattered among the drainages of North Fork and Mill Creek. The map also preserves the location of historic crossings and landmarks like Connelly Ford and Possum Ridge, offering a clear view of the localized geography before modern development altered these rural neighborhoods.