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1953 Map of Orion

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Orion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Fourth Principal Meridian cuts through this landscape where Henry, Rock Island, and Mercer counties meet. The village of Orion serves as a primary hub in the northeast, while the smaller settlements of Sherrard, Swedona, and Ophiem anchor the surrounding agricultural townships. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of Camp Creek and the Edwards River, which weave through the southern portion of the quadrangle.

A network of local landmarks provides a detailed record for genealogists and local historians, including the Rural Town Hall School, Calvary School, and several rural burial grounds like Messman Cemetery. Transport and industry are marked by the presence of the Burlington and Quincy line and a Dismantled railroad near Orion, while the Long View Mine near Ophiem points to the region's historical coal operations.