1979 Map of Palmyra

About this map

Modesto and Palmyra anchor this Macoupin County landscape during the late 1970s, a period defined by the sprawling waters of Otter Lake and the smaller Lake Greenwood. The terrain is deeply partitioned by drainage networks like Nassa Creek and the East Fork of Otter Creek, which carved the valleys now filled by these reservoirs. Rural life is evidenced by a dense network of community landmarks, including Holy Rosary Ch, Blooming Grove Ch, and Pleasant View Ch. Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade passing through Modesto, while the era's modern infrastructure is represented by the Zelmer Memorial Airport and several private landing strips like the Weber Landing Strip. The map also captures numerous family-linked sites, including the Etter Cem and Cloud Cem, essential for genealogical research in North and South Palmyra townships.