1950 Map of Morgantown

About this map

Morgantown anchors the northern portion of this 1950 survey, serving as a vital intersection point for the Illinois Central railroad. This transportation corridor dictates the settlement pattern, as the tracks follow the winding path of Bean Blossom Creek through the southern hills. Deep within the heavily wooded Yellowwood State Forest, the landscape is defined by high ridges like Carmel Ridge and Dunnaway Ridge, where small rural churches such as Ritter Chapel and Oak Ridge Ch stand as community landmarks.