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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 and the surrounding woodlands of the Yellowwood State Forest define this 1961 landscape in Morgan and Brown counties. The southern reaches of the map highlight the engineering of Lake Lemon, where the Point Idalawn community sits near the water's edge. This era is characterized by the presence of the Illinois Central Railroad, which winds through the southern terrain near Helmsburg and Trevlac, following the path of Beanblossom Creek.

Away from the rail lines, local heritage is preserved in landmarks like the Mt Zion Ch, Mt Pleasant Ch, and the Williams Cem. Rural life is etched into the topography at Fruitdale and Mahalasville, while the backcountry is marked by distinct ridges such as Dunnaway Ridge and Oak Ridge. A Covered Bridge near the eastern edge of the quadrangle serves as a tangible link to local transportation history.