1954 Map of O'Fallon

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Belleville and O'Fallon anchor this mid-century view of St. Clair County, where the industrial influence of the coal industry and rail transport is clearly visible. The St Louis and O'Fallon Mine and the complex web of the Baltimore and Ohio, Southern, and Illinois Terminal railroads illustrate the connectivity of the era. North of the developed urban centers, the landscape transitions into the open spaces of Prairie Ridge and Shiloh Valley, dotted with local landmarks like Milburn Sch and Central Sch. To the east, the footprint of Scott Air Force Base begins to emerge, signaling the region's military significance. The presence of numerous small cemeteries, such as Oak Hill Cem and Messenger Cem, alongside localized airfields like Gundlach Airfield, provides essential detail for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of these Illinois communities.