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1965 Map of Percy

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Percy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The boundary between Randolph Co and Perry Co bisects this landscape of Southern Illinois, where a massive Strip Mine dominates the western terrain. The industrial footprint of the mid-1960s is clearly visible, with the extensive excavations of the mine complex situated just north of the village of Percy. Transport infrastructure defines the local economy, as the Missouri Pacific and the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroads intersect to serve the coal and agricultural interests of the region.

Local life centers on the settlements of Cutler and Jamestown, while the rural character is preserved in features like Lost Prairie and its namesake Lost Prairie Sch. Numerous country burial grounds and houses of worship, such as Weitzel Cem, Jenkins Cem, and Galum Ch, provide essential landmarks for genealogical research. The drainage of Galum Creek and its various forks, including Bonnie Creek and Pipestone Creek, weave through the remaining woodlands and agricultural fields of the quadrangle.