1953 Map of Matherville

About this map

Matherville and the southern edge of Sherrard anchor this mid-century landscape along the border of Rock Island and Mercer Counties. The terrain is defined by the winding valley of the Edwards River and the prominent Lake Matherville south of town. The area’s industrial heritage is clearly visible in the presence of the Gilhrist Mine (Abandoned) and Coal Valley Mine (Abandoned), which together with various segments of a Dismantled railroad, reflect a transition away from the region's earlier coal-mining economy.