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1948 Map of Pomona

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Pomona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Pomona sits at the southern edge of this landscape, where the rugged topography of the Shawnee National Forest begins to dominate the terrain. This survey, updated with late-1970s photogrammetric data, captures a transition from the coal-rich lowlands of Murphysboro and Mount Carbon to the fractured ridges of Pomona Ridge. The presence of numerous country schools, such as Sharon Sch and Worthen Sch, alongside landmarks like Saltpeter Cave and a Natural Bridge, indicates a deeply rooted rural society that persisted despite the encroachment of larger centers like Carbondale.

Transport is defined by the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and the Black Diamond Highway, which cut through the hills to serve timber and agricultural interests. Waterways like the Big Muddy River and Little Craborchard Creek snake through the valleys, while localized features like the Drive-in Theater near Pleasant Grove Memorial Cem reflect mid-century cultural shifts within this southern Illinois corridor.