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1954 Map of Collinsville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Collinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Collinsville serves as the focal point of this landscape during a period of transition as mid-century development expanded into the surrounding uplands. The 1968 photorevision highlights suburban growth in areas like Meadow Heights and Lakeview, contrasted against a deep historical layer of rural institutions. Local history is recorded through numerous small family and community burial grounds, such as Sowards Cem, Harris Cem, and Hall Cem, which are scattered among the ridges of Jarvis and Caseyville townships.

The infrastructure of the region is defined by its rail heritage, with the Illinois Terminal and the Penn Central Railroad Grade cutting across the terrain. Remnants of older networks appear as Old RR Grade markings, while educational landmarks like Clay Sch and Lanham Sch reflect the earlier school district patterns. From the industrial outskirts of Glen Carbon to the smaller settlements of Chinatown and Formosa Junction, the map captures a detailed transition from agricultural foundations to modern residential expansion.