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1950 Map of Jackson North

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Jackson North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Jackson anchors this landscape as it appeared at mid-century, reflecting the post-war growth of Madison County along the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. The northern expansion of the city is evident, pushing toward new residential developments like Westwood Gardens and Poplar Heights. Educational and civic foundations are well-documented, from the historic Lane College campus and Jackson High Sch to local landmarks like the General Hospital.

Beyond the corporate limits, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of rural communities and family-named landmarks. The area around Youngs Crossing and Carroll is defined by a network of small creeks including Dyer Creek and Moize Creek. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous plotted burial grounds such as Elmwood Cem, Hicks Cem, and Ridgecrest Cem, alongside traditional country congregations like Bible Grove Ch and Spring Hill Ch.