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1959 Map of Grayville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Grayville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Wabash River carves a complex, meandering path across this 1959 survey, defining the border between Illinois and Indiana through a series of dramatic loops including Peankishaw Bend and Schuh Bend. The landscape is a mosaic of riparian bottomlands and upland agriculture, with Bonpas Creek flowing south to meet the river near the community of Grayville. This town serves as a local hub at the junction of the Illinois Central and New York Central railroads, reflecting a period when rail transport was central to the region's economy.

Rural life is marked by numerous country churches such as Friedens Ch and Antioch Ch, alongside local landmarks like the Upper Hill Sch and a Covered Bridge crossing Big Bayou. The presence of a Pumping Sta and scattered oil wells indicates the industrial activities coexisting with the terrain. These features, along with the Fortney Cem, provide a detailed record of the mid-century settlement patterns in this river-border region.