1968 Map of Elkville

About this map

The Du Quoin State Fairground anchors the northern portion of this southern Illinois landscape, where the confluence of Perry, Franklin, and Jackson counties meets the meandering path of the Little Muddy River. This 1960s survey illustrates a region shaped by coal extraction and rail logistics, evidenced by the Strip Mine north of Dowell and the extensive tracks of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Rural life is centered around longstanding settlements like Elkville and Old Du Quoin, with a high density of family and community burial grounds such as Greer Cem, Osage Cem, and Davis Cem. Water management is prominent, featuring the Elkville Reservoir, Campbell Lake, and Snider Lake, alongside industrial markers like the Old Railroad Dump near Sixmile Grade. The Third Principal Meridian serves as a critical survey boundary, dividing the landscape into its foundational townships.