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Loading map...1953 Map of Elwood
USGS Topo · Published 1955About this map
The vast footprint of the Joliet Arsenal dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, revealing a massive industrial and military infrastructure served by a dedicated U S Government Railroad. The village of Elwood sits at the western edge of this complex, situated along the G M & O and Gulf Mobile and Ohio rail lines. This era shows a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the small Wilhelmi Airport to numerous country schools like Wilhelmi Sch and Eaton Sch that anchor the surrounding townships.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches
Editions of this 1953 Elwood Map
3 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain