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1966 Map of Crab Orchard Lake

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Crab Orchard Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Crab Orchard Lake dominates this mid-1960s landscape, serving as the centerpiece for the extensive Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The map details a complex transition from the industrial and academic growth of the north—represented by Carterville and the Southern Illinois University (School of Technology)—to the densely wooded and rugged southern terrain.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history markers in the numerous rural burial grounds such as Hampton Cem, Chamness Cem, and Pigeon Creek Cem. The influence of the coal and transport industries is evident in the presence of a Quarry and the Illinois Central Railroad, including several stretches of Abandoned Railroad. To the south, the waters of Devils Kitchen Lake and Little Grassy Creek illustrate the era's focus on conservation and public recreation areas like Cottage Home.