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1974 Map of Pinckneyville

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Pinckneyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Perry County seat of Pinckneyville serves as the hub of this mid-1970s landscape, where the Illinois Central Gulf and Missouri Pacific railroads converge near the Fairgrounds. The map reveals an area defined by its extraction history, prominently featuring several Strip Mined Areas and associated Tailings south of town. These industrial zones contrast with the development of Pyramid State Park, which encompasses a series of recreation-focused water bodies such as Clear Lake, Boulder Lake, and Hook Lake.

Local genealogy and history are well-documented through numerous rural institutions, including St Bruno School and various country churches like Beaucoup Church and Trinity Church. The landscape is further marked by family and community landmarks such as Mueller Hill Cemetery and Hopewell Cemetery. Away from the main settlement, the map traces the rural character of smaller locales like Layfield and Conant along the rail lines.