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1958 Map of Emma

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Emma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Wabash River meanders dramatically along the border of Illinois and Indiana in this 1958 survey, creating a complex landscape of shifting channels and low-lying islands. Large landmasses like Greathouse Island, Hermann Island, and Cutoff Island are defined by the river's path and auxiliary waterways such as Sandy Slough and Old River. To the west, the Little Wabash River flows past the settlement of New Haven, while the northern portion of the sheet is marked by the Dogtown Hills and several Gas Wells.

Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named landmarks and institutions. Near the settlement of Emma, researchers can find the Emma Concord Ch and Abshire Cem, while other burial sites like Marshall Ferry Cem and Orange Grove Cem dot the rural landscape. The Wabash River Memorial Toll Bridge provides a vital link between the states, standing near the Toll Gate and the waters of Pitcher Lake.