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1919 Map of Halltown

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Halltown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Halltown and its surrounding townships in Lawrence County appear here during a transition from early pioneer settlement to an established agricultural and transit hub. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Turnback Creek and its many tributaries, such as Pickerel Creek and Honey Creek. The density of rural education is a striking feature of this era, with dozens of local schools like St Elmo School, France Valley School, and Lick Prairie School serving small clusters of families before mid-century consolidation.

Industrial and transport networks are anchored by the St Louis - San Francisco railroad, which cuts through the southeastern corner near Billings. Communities such as Paris Springs and Chesapeake appear as vital local centers, while Garretts Store and McNeil Chapel provide specific landmarks for genealogical research. The map also traces the early development of Marionville and Lawrenceburg, reflecting the varied township identities of Turnback and Buck Prairie.