1966 Map of Creal Springs

About this map

Creal Springs and New Burnside anchor this mid-1960s study of the southern Illinois landscape where the Williamson and Johnson County line crosses rolling hills and forests. The mapping captures the western reach of Lake of Egypt and the extensive wooded acreage of the Shawnee National Forest. Transportation history is clearly legible through the New York Central Railroad Grade and an Old Railroad Grade that traverse the region, linking smaller settlements like Parker, Ozark, and Tunnel Hill. Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites, including Great Springs Cem, Salem Cem, and Newbold Cem, often located near crossroads or vanished rail stops. The presence of Camp Ondessonk near Ozark Creek illustrates the area's development into a regional destination for recreation and youth education during this era.