
Southern Illinois coal country and the agricultural lands surrounding the Big Muddy River are the focus of this detailed survey. Centered on the industrial growth of Herrin and Christopher, the map captures the transition from rural farming communities to rail-dependent mining towns. Extensive rail networks like the Coal Belt RR and the Illinois Central link these settlements, while smaller communities such as Dewmaine, Energy, and Colp appear alongside numerous rural education centers like Arkansas School and Denning School.
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1909 · West Frankfort
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Herrin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Murphysboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1922 · Carbondale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Alto Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Pinckneyville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Marion
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Pinckneyville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Duquoin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Herrin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500