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1947 Map of Cobden

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Cobden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Alto Pass and Cobden anchor this 1940s landscape, illustrating the rail-oriented development of southern Illinois. The Illinois Central Gulf railroad threads through the terrain, connecting industrial points like Mountain Glen and the clay-mining settlement of Kaolin. High elevation points such as the Bald Knob Lookout Tower dominate the western portion of the quadrangle within the Shawnee National Forest, providing a stark contrast to the agricultural valleys.

Rural social structures are well-preserved in this record, showing a dense network of country institutions. The map identifies numerous houses of worship, including Jerusalem Church and Walnut Grove Church, alongside local education centers like Landreth School and Union Point School. Genealogical details are found in family-named sites such as Stearns Cem and Hagler Cem, while the Black Diamond Highway suggests the region's historical role in coal transit and transport.