1956 Map of Edgewood

About this map

The Little Wabash River and Dismal Creek carve through the landscape of the Illinois interior, anchoring a mid-century agricultural and industrial network. In the north, the junction of the Illinois Central and Baltimore And Ohio railroads at Edgewood highlights a period when rail connectivity defined regional growth. The map reveals a high density of rural institutions, including dozens of family and community burial grounds such as Crockett Cem and Old Mason Cem, alongside country schools like Miletus Sch. This 1950s study also documents a shift in the local economy, as numerous Oil Wells are scattered throughout Larkinsburg and Mason townships, while some early structures like the Fender Sch have already begun to fade from active use. To the south, the village of Louisville serves as a key local center, nestled near the banks of the river before it meets Lucas Creek.