1966 Map of Karnak
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
The Cache River lowlands dominate this Illinois landscape, where the confluence of the New York Central, Chicago and Eastern Illinois, and Burlington and Quincy railroads once defined the local economy. In the town of Karnak, the intricate rail sidings and industrial footprints indicate a hub of mid-century activity, while the surrounding wetlands like Little Black Slough and Old Cache River Slough highlight the drainage challenges that shaped regional settlement. Higher ground features like Hairy Hill and George Bluff provided sites for landmarks such as the Cypress Lookout Tower. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local history in the numerous rural burial grounds and meeting places, including Masonic Cem, Miller Cem, and the Anderson Ch, alongside smaller rural outposts like Boaz and Forman.
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Editions of this 1966 Karnak Map
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Historical Maps of Karnak Through Time
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