1973 Map of Curryville

About this map

Curryville stands as the primary rail-side settlement in this portion of Pike County, oriented along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. The map illustrates a landscape defined by the drainage systems of South Spencer Creek, Cuivre Creek, and the North Fork Cuivre River. Rural life in the 1970s is evidenced by several scattered educational and religious landmarks, including multiple locations labeled Amish Sch, as well as Concord Ch and Kitty Ch. Smaller hubs like New Harmony and Farmer punctuate the township divisions of Spencer, Cuivre, Indian, and Ashley. Beyond the agricultural grid, specialized land uses appear such as a Fish Farm near Shady Creek and several Quarry sites. The inclusion of visible fence and field lines provides a high-resolution look at property boundaries and land management in the mid-20th century.