
Carlyle Reservoir dominates this 1960s landscape, illustrating the massive environmental transformation of the Kaskaskia River valley following the reservoir's creation. The map provides a unique look at the shoreline before major modernization, showing where the water inundated the mouths of Hazlet Creek and Coles Creek. Significant oil and gas exploration is evident across the western uplands, specifically the Beaver Creek Oil Field and Keyesport Oil Field, while the Burlington Northern railroad maintains its vital corridor along the eastern edge.
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