1968 Map of Murphysboro

Beyond the urban center, the landscape transitions into the rolling hills of Somerset and Vergennes. Local history is preserved in several small rural burial grounds like Beasley Cem and Zion Cem, while the industrial character of the era is evidenced by Tailings piles and the James Quarry near the riverbank. Significant institutional landmarks, including the Courthouse and several parochial schools like St Andrews Sch, illustrate the community's civic and social development.