1932 Map of Nashville

About this map

Nashville serves as the central hub of this Southern Illinois landscape during the early 1930s, situated at the junction of the Louisville and Nashville and Missouri Illinois railroads. The survey reveals a rural society structured around local education and faith, evidenced by the high density of country schools like Sassafras Sch, Hogshead Sch, and Nuptial Sch, alongside centers of worship such as North Prairie Ch. To the north, the Kaskaskia River and Crooked Creek define the boundary between Clinton and Washington Counties, where bottomland features like Horseshoe Lake and Big Forked Lake punctuate the floodplain. The rectangular survey system is clearly visible, anchored by the Third Principal Base Line, which organizes the townships of Covington, Hoyleton, and Bolo. Settlement patterns follow the rail lines, connecting towns like Addieville and Beaucoup to the wider region via State Highway No 15.