1968 Map of Oblong South

About this map

The southern outskirts of Oblong and the small hamlet of Pierceburg characterize this section of the Illinois prairie in the late 1960s. The landscape is a mix of agricultural fields and active energy extraction, noted by numerous Oil Wells and an extensive Oil Field dotting the countryside between the Embarras River and the North Fork. Local civic and religious life is anchored by landmarks like the Yager Cem Townhall and Seed Chapel, providing critical points of reference for genealogists studying the local families of Jasper and Crawford counties. The meandering drainage of Dogwood Creek and Big Creek contrasts with the straight-line section roads that define the rural grid. Small communities like Green Brier and Berlin Ch appear alongside features such as Horseshoe Pond, illustrating the relationship between the river bottomlands and upland farmsteads.