1953 Map of Philpot
USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
Illinois Central Line tracks bisect the landscape between Philpot and Whitesville, serving as a primary corridor through a region defined by the winding tributaries of North Fork Panther Creek. This mid-century survey reveals a rural society anchored by country churches such as Karns Grove Ch and Providence Ch, and small clusters of homes at Shorts, Whalen, and Grandview. The southern portion of the map identifies numerous Oil Wells and larger oil fields, signaling the importance of mineral extraction alongside the agricultural use of the land.
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