1980 Map of Perryville West

About this map

The western outskirts of Perryville anchor this 1980 survey, where the rolling agricultural uplands give way to the more dissected terrain of the Mine La Motte Hills. This landscape is marked by a clear transition from the developed core near the St Marys Seminary and Mt Hope Cemetery to the deeply carved ravines of Vacant Hollow and Pecaut Hollow. Water plays a central role in the regional geography, from the recreational waters of Lake Kah-Tan-Da and the County Lake State Wildlife Management Area to the winding course of Saline Creek. Small rural communities like Silver Lake and Friendly Valley appear alongside institutional landmarks such as St Joseph Ch, illustrating the enduring patterns of faith and settlement in St Marys and Central townships. The map traces historical transit routes including the Greenville Road, providing a detailed look at the interface between the town and its outlying timbered ridges.