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1954 Map of Golconda

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Golconda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Golconda riverfront serves as a primary hub on this mid-century survey, where the Ohio River marks the dividing line between Pope County, Illinois, and Livingston County, Kentucky. The river corridor is heavily engineered for mid-century navigation, featuring the notable Lock and Dam No 51, a Pump Tower, and numerous navigation lights guiding traffic past Pryor Island.

Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain transitions into a landscape of prominent ridges and bluffs, including Newmans Bluff and Goodhope Bluff. This rugged geography is dotted with local landmarks of genealogical interest, such as the Kuebler Sch and rural congregations like Mt Pisgah Ch and Goodhope Ch. The area is also defined by its natural features, including the unique Mantle Rock and the extensive acreage of the Shawnee National Forest, reflecting the era's balance of industrial river management and natural preservation.