1950 Map of Jackson North

About this map

Jackson and its northern outskirts are dominated by a landscape where the South Fork Forked Deer River and its tributaries, such as Turkey Creek and Moize Creek, carve through the rolling terrain. The mid-20th-century development of the area is anchored by institutional landmarks including Lane College, Jackson High Sch, and the General Hospital. Transportation patterns are defined by the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, which parallels many of the region’s primary routes, linking the urban center to smaller outlying communities like Oakfield and Youngs Crossing.