1974 Map of Congo

About this map

Avilla and the surrounding rural communities of Saline County define this landscape during the mid-1970s. The area is marked by a network of local roads connecting small settlements and family landmarks, such as Congo and Salem. The terrain is deeply intertwined with its water system, as the Saline River cuts through the southwest corner and Hurricane Creek meanders north to south. Near Big Ridge, industrial footprints appear in the form of multiple Quarries and a singular Quarry, suggesting the importance of local stone extraction to the regional economy.