1963 Map of Galatia

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Harrisburg Reservoir dominates the northwestern landscape of this Saline County survey, providing a focal point for a region defined by its water systems and extractive industry. The Middle Fork Saline River and Bankston Fork wind through the southern and central sections, surrounded by a dense network of Oil Wells and active oil fields. This 1960s snapshot shows the intersection of the Illinois Central and New York Central railroads, which facilitated the movement of coal and oil from nearby Carrier Mills.