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1954 Map of Horton

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Horton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Illinois Central railroad serves as the primary industrial corridor through this portion of Ohio County, connecting the settlements of Horton and Sandefur Crossing. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape where traditional agricultural life and emerging heavy industry coexist. Rural social centers are numerous, evidenced by a dense network of country churches including Rickett Ch, Voyles Ch, and Hamlin Chapel. Local education is anchored by facilities such as Beaver Dam High Sch and Bruce High Sch, while smaller schoolhouses like Vinehill Sch remain in the hills.

Waterways like Muddy Creek and its many branches, including Threelick Fork and South Fork, define the topography and drainage of the region. The presence of several Strip Mine operations and a Quarry near Jingo signals the area's transition toward mineral extraction. Family history is preserved in landmarks such as the Milton Taylor Cem and the small community of Rob Roy in the southern reaches of the map.