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1954 Map of Lebanon

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lebanon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

McKendree College and the town of Lebanon anchor this St. Clair County landscape, which reflects a blend of historic collegiate life and mid-century military expansion. The eastern edge of Scott Air Force Base dominates the southwestern quadrant, showing the significant footprint of the installation as it stood during the Cold War era. To the east, the settlement of Summerfield is situated along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad line, while the southern reaches are marked by the industrial presence of the Southern railroad and Mascoutah Lake.

Family history is well-represented through a high density of rural burial grounds, including Bridges Cem, Bryan Cem, and the Holy Childhood of Jesus Cem. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of Silver Creek and its many tributaries like Ash Creek and Hagemann Creek. Local social structures are evidenced by landmarks such as Emerald Mound Grange and Shilon Valley Grange, indicating the continued importance of agricultural organizations in this Illinois prairie region.