1954 Map of Leitchfield

About this map

Leitchfield serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the intersection of the Illinois Central railroad and a network of rural schoolhouses and churches. The map captures a moment in the mid-1950s when small community centers like Black Rock and Sadler remained distinct, and local education was still decentralized among numerous neighborhood facilities such as Burtle Grove Sch and Rogers Springs Sch. Notable landmarks include the County Home and several Quarries, indicating the local economic and social infrastructure of the era.