1904 Map of Mount Carmel

About this map

The Wabash River carves a winding course through this border region of Illinois and Indiana, defining the landscape before the era of modern river channelization. In the early twentieth century, the town of Mount Carmel serves as a significant rail hub, where the Southern R. R. and the St. Louis and Cairo Line intersect. The terrain is a mix of fertile lowlands like Lick Prairie and distinct elevations such as the Sugar Creek Hills and Foots Pond Hills. Smaller settlements and railroad stops, including Schrodts Sta., Keensburg, and Bellmont, are linked by a dense network of iron rails and wagon roads. To the south, the river forms dramatic loops near Crowleyville and Jimtown, while the Evansville Division of the railroad reaches into Grayville, highlighting the importance of steam transport to the local economy.