1958 Map of Kentwood

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The Illinois Central railroad corridor anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, connecting the bustling timber and agricultural hubs of Kentwood, Arcola, and Roseland. This late 1950s survey documents a region defined by its dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural institutions, such as Camp Moore Cem and the Dillon High Sch. West of the rail line, the terrain becomes increasingly intricate as the Amite River and its numerous tributaries, including Darling Creek and Beaver Creek, carve through the piney woods.