1961 Map of Crockerville

About this map

Crockerville sits at the intersection of local transport and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad in this early 1960s topographic study. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Haw Creek and Gabriel Creek, punctuated by several family and community landmarks that anchor the rural social structure of the era. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous burial sites, including the Old Stover Cem, St Johns Cem, and Gerlt Cem. Local education and faith are represented by the Brauersville Sch, Bethlehem Ch, and Pleasant Union Ch. To the south, Lake Placid and a prominent Fish Hatchery indicate the importance of water management and local industry along the Big Buffalo Creek drainage area near the Benton and Morgan County line.