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1961 Map of Morgantown

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Morgantown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Morgantown stands at the northern edge of this terrain where the rolling hills of the Yellowwood State Forest begin to dominate the landscape. The map captures a transitional geography, moving from the flatter agricultural sections near Mahalasville and the Old RR Grade into the deeply incised valleys of the south. This area is characterized by a network of creek-side settlements like Helmsburg and Beanblossom, which follow the winding path of Beanblossom Creek.

A significant engineering and recreation feature is visible at the southern border, where the Lake Lemon Spillway regulates the water levels near Point Idalawn. The presence of the Illinois Central Railroad cutting through the southern hills near Treviac underscores the era's reliance on rail transport through this complex topography. Genealogists will find numerous family and community landmarks, including Williams Cem, Mt Pleasant Ch, and a Covered Bridge located east of Beanblossom.