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1947 Map of Cobden

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Cobden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Alto Pass and Cobden anchor this 1947 survey of Southern Illinois, an area characterized by the transition from steep orchard hills to the structured borders of the Shawnee National Forest. The landscape is marked by the high elevations of Bald Knob Lookout Tower and the Trail of Tears State Forest, illustrating the region's complex topography.

Smaller settlements and industrial markers like Mountain Glen and Kaolin reflect the local economy, while a network of rural institutions such as Union Springs Church, Walnut Grove Church, and Stearns Cem provide essential data points for genealogists. The route of the Black Diamond Highway cuts through the terrain, connecting these hilltop communities and family-named landmarks like Milligan Hill and Ranbarger Hollow.