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1965 Map of Knoxville SW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Knoxville SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Lake Red Rock dominates this mid-1960s landscape, with its Normal Pool Elevation 725 clearly delineated. The map reveals a transition in land use, where the sprawling reservoir meets established agricultural and industrial infrastructure. The presence of multiple Strip Mines indicates the region's active coal extraction during this era, while the winding course of White Breast Creek and Butcher Creek define the underlying topography.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family burial grounds, including Wren Cem, Lincoln Cem, and Pleasant Ridge Cem. Transportation networks are well-documented, featuring the Chicago Burlington and Western Quincy Railroad and the Chicago and North Western Railroad crossing the terrain. The small community of Donnelley and the rural Eden Ch provide key touchstones for understanding the settlement patterns of Marion County before further modern developments altered the local character.