1949 Map of Lebanon

About this map

McKendree College and the city of Lebanon anchor the northern reaches of this mid-century landscape, which is defined by a dense network of country roads, cemeteries, and rural schoolhouses. The area reflects a well-established agrarian economy punctuated by heavy transit corridors, including the Baltimore and Ohio, Southern, and Louisville and Nashville railroads. To the southwest, the expansive grounds of Scott Field demonstrate the military's significant footprint in St. Clair County during the post-war era.