1939 Map of Greenville

About this map

Greenville serves as the central hub of this agrarian landscape, where the Pennsylvania and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads intersect to drive the local economy. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Shoal Creek and Hurricane Creek, which create a network of drainage including Kingsbury Branch and Beaver Creek. The map documents a dense grid of rural education and faith, with dozens of family-named schools like Griggs Sch and Mable Sch alongside centers of worship such as Mt Tabor Ch and Liberty Ch. Small communities like Mulberry Grove and Hookdale dot the rail lines, while numerous cemeteries, including Dunkard Cem and Noffsinger Cem, provide significant markers for genealogical research into the families who settled this portion of Bond County.