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1970 Map of Centralia East

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Centralia East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The industrial and agricultural landscape of Marion County is defined here by the vast waters of the Centralia Reservoir, also known as Raccoon Lake, and the surrounding Raccoon Lake Oil Field. This 1970 snapshot of the region shows the convergence of several major transportation corridors, including the Baltimore and Ohio, Illinois Central, and Consolidated railroads. These lines connect the established settlements of Sandoval, Odin, and Centralia.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Peaceful Valley Cem and Deadmonds Cem to schools like Jordan Sch and Selmaville South Sch. The map also captures mid-century social life at the Drive-in Theater and the Golf Course near Sandoval. The presence of numerous Oil Wells and the Airway Beacon near the Centralia Municipal Airport further underscore the area's role as a regional hub for energy and transport.