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1963 Map of Galatia

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Galatia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Middle Fork Saline River defines much of the topography in this portion of Southern Illinois, as shown in this 1963 survey. The landscape is a mix of agricultural plots and industrial activity, specifically centered around the coal-producing regions of Brushy and the Brushy Railroad Grade. The rail infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Illinois Central Railroad connecting settlements like Rileyville and Galatia. Local life is anchored by small rural crossroads and faith-based landmarks such as Tate Chapel and Union Grove Ch.

Resource management is evident through the presence of the Waterworks and Harrisburg Res, which support the regional centers. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich in family-named burial grounds like Abney Cem and Winkleman Cem, alongside more established community landmarks like the Harrisburg Raleigh Airport. These details capture the transition of a region once heavily reliant on its mineral wealth and rail-side commerce.