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Loading map...1942 Map of Elsberry
USGS Topo · Published 1942About this map
Elsberry stands as a primary rail hub along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, overlooking the fertile bottomlands near Old Kings Lake. The surrounding terrain of Lincoln and Pike Counties is defined by the winding course of the Cuivre River and its various forks, supporting a dense network of rural infrastructure during the early 1940s. A striking number of country schools, such as Sand Ridge Sch, Barton Sch, and Connick Sch, are scattered across the landscape, illustrating the decentralized educational system of the era.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.57 x 20.32 inches
Editions of this 1942 Elsberry Map
2 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain