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1972 Map of Fair Oak Springs, 1974 Print
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1972 Map of Fair Oak Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Heucks Retreat and the surrounding timberlands of Lincoln County appear here in the early 1970s, defined by a network of rural churches and persistent watercourses. The landscape is carved by the Fair River and Little Fair River, with numerous family-named landmarks such as Maxwells Branch and Walkers Creek feeding the drainage system. Transportation relies on the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and an old RR grade that snakes through the northern hills near the Heucks Lookout Tower. Rural life centers on congregational hubs like Hopewell Ch, Big Springs Ch, and Macedonia Ch. The map also documents the industrial presence of multiple Gravel Pits, some of which have matured into landmarks like Gravel Pit Lake. This record is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it preserves the locations of the Smith Cem and Kees Cem amidst the shifting agricultural boundaries of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain