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1963 Map of Galatia

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Galatia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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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.

Local life is anchored by small crossroads and towns such as Galatia, Raleigh, and Muddy. A wealth of genealogical landmarks is present, from the Masonic Cem and Kious Cem to several country churches like Mt Pleasant Ch and Union Chapel. The presence of the Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport and a Radio Tower Substation reflects the infrastructure of a mid-century Illinois community during a peak period of resource extraction.