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1957 Map of Knox West

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Knox West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Knox serves as the focal point of this late-1950s survey, situated at the confluence of several vital transportation corridors. The landscape is defined by the Yellow River and the Kankakee River, which are supported by an extensive network of man-made drainage systems like Robbins Ditch and Laramore Ditch. These waterways underscore the intensive reclamation of the surrounding marshlands for agricultural use and conservation, as seen in the Kankakee State Game Preserve.

Rail transport is central to the area's layout, with the New York Chicago and St Louis Railroad and the New York Central Railroad crossing the terrain. Small communities such as Brems and Toto appear alongside rural landmarks like Hepner Cem and Round Lake Ch. The inclusion of the Starke County Airport and various Gravel Pits reflects the mid-century infrastructure and industrial activity supporting the growth of Starke County.