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1970 Map of Cisne

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Cisne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Cisne stands as the primary hub of this southern Illinois landscape during the early 1970s, situated at the intersection of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and local county roads. The map reveals a land defined by the subsurface wealth of the Clay City Oil Field and the Rinard North Oil Field, with derrick locations and service roads punctuating the rural sections. This industrial layer exists alongside a deeply rooted agricultural community, evidenced by numerous small cemeteries such as Stine Cem, Pratt Cem, and Madden Cem, which mark the homesteads of early settlers.

The terrain transitions from the open flats of Indian Prairie in the southwest to the wooded bottomlands of Raccoon Creek and the Sycamore River in the east. Local spiritual and social life is anchored by traditional landmarks like Indian Prairie Ch, Blue Point Ch, and the High Sch in Cisne. The intricate drainage network, including Elm Creek and Bear Creek, highlights the geographic challenges and opportunities faced by residents in Keith, Bedford, and Harter townships.