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1949 Map of Nokomis

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Nokomis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The rail-driven settlements of Nokomis and Coalton anchor the southeastern corner of this Illinois landscape, where the Central and New York Central rail lines converge. This post-war survey illustrates a highly developed rural school system, with nearly every section of land supported by local institutions like Superior Sch, Willow Vale Sch, and Silver Grove Sch. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of the South Fork Sangamon River and Shoal Creek, which cut through the agricultural plains of Montgomery and Christian Counties.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial records across the territory, from the St Maurice Cem near Morrisonville to the Hazel Green Cem in the north. Distinctive landmarks such as the Town Hall in Greenwood and the Gopher Hills provide specific touchpoints for local historians. The map clearly delineates the transition from small farming hamlets like Vanderville and Wenonah to the larger centers of Palmer and Witt.