1954 Map of Edwardsville

About this map

Edwardsville is depicted here as a robust regional hub during a period of significant growth and institutional expansion. The map captures the developing Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville Campus) southwest of the city center, marking a shift from the area's agricultural roots toward its future as a major educational center. The landscape is defined by a dense web of transportation, where lines from the Illinois Terminal, Chicago and North Western, and Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroads converge at points like Bluff Junction. To the east, Dunlap Lake provides a notable residential and recreational water feature, while peripheral settlements such as Le Claire and Glen Carbon show the early footprints of suburban development. Rural identity remains strong in the outlying townships of Fort Russell and Pin Oak, evidenced by family-named landmarks like Burkett Cem and community pillars like Quercus Grove Ch.