1973 Map of Jacksonville East

About this map

The eastern reaches of Jacksonville anchor this 1970s landscape, where the convergence of three major rail lines—the Southern Pacific, St Louis Southwestern, and Missouri Pacific—illustrates the region's historical importance as a shipping hub. Beyond the city center, the terrain is defined by a network of small agricultural and timber settlements such as Craft, Turney, and Gallatin. The map is particularly rich in genealogical data, preserving the locations of numerous family-named burial sites including Meador Cem, Staton Cem, and Tilley Cem. Land use patterns are further marked by a prominent Landing Strip and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to changing transportation needs. Water features like Jacksonville Club Lake and Pine Crest Lake break up the wooded topography between the various branches of Mud Creek.