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1954 Map of Edwardsville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Edwardsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The town of Edwardsville serves as a dense transit hub in the mid-1950s, defined by a complex intersection of six major rail lines including the Wabash Railroad, Illinois Terminal Railroad, and New York Central Railroad. This industrial and civic center, anchored by the Courthouse and several WT, is surrounded by a rural landscape shaped by the winding paths of Cahokia Creek and Mooney Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of outlying settlements such as Le Claire, Glen Carbon, and the now-abandoned site of Progress Sch. The map reveals the deep-rooted community structure of Madison County through its numerous rural landmarks, from the Quercus Grove Cem in the north to St Cecilia Ch in the south. Notable geographic features like Dunlap Lake and the historical boundary of Fort Russell provide additional context for the region's mid-century expansion.