1979 Map of Clarksdale

About this map

Lake Taylorville dominates the northeastern landscape of this Christian County survey, serving as a focal point for recreation at Lake Shore Golf Club and various Picnic Areas. The terrain transitions from the water's edge into the agricultural heartland of central Illinois, where the South Fork Sangamon River and Bear Creek carve through the prairie. Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor passing through the settlement of Clarksdale in the northwest. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural plots, marked by numerous small gathering places and resting sites such as Providence Ch, Fairview Ch, and the Anderson Cem. The map provides a clear picture of township organization across Johnson, Greenwood, and Rick S, illustrating the intersection of natural drainage systems like Cotton Creek with established human landmarks like the local Townhall and several Radio Towers.