1935 Map of Centralia

Water management is prominent in the southern half of the map, marked by the Old Reservoir and the Centralia Reservoir situated along Crooked Creek. To the north, the Kaskaskia River and its East Fork meander through the Boulder Bottoms, providing a stark contrast to the straight-line development seen in nearby settlements like Sandoval and Odin. The survey captures the transition from horse-and-wagon rural life to a rail-centered regional economy, documented by the meticulous placement of family-named landmarks like Watson Springs and the Centralia Cemetery.