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1983 Map of Jerseyville South

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Jerseyville South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Jerseyville serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated at the junction of several townships including English, Fidelity, and Otter Creek. The map documents the mid-century transition of the local economy, shown through the path of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and the persisting Old Railroad Grade that cuts south toward McClusky. Rural life is anchored by small settlements like Dow and Newbern, alongside several family-named burial grounds such as Lamb Memorial Cem and Lurton Cem.

The terrain is defined by the drainage networks of Otter Creek and Piasa Creek, which create a series of draws and ridges across Mississippi township. Aviation landmarks like the Jerseyville Landing Strip and Koenig Landing Strip reflect the modernization of the agricultural region. Local institutions, including St Francis Sch and the Greenwood Manor Nursing Home, provide a detailed look at the town's social infrastructure during the early 1980s.