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1948 Map of Pomona

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Pomona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Shawnee National Forest landscapes dominate this mid-century survey, where the rugged terrain of southern Illinois is marked by narrow hollows and high ridges. The settlement of Pomona lies in the southwest, while the Illinois Central Railroad cuts a north-south path through the center, linking the area to nearby Etherton. This 1948 geography reveals a dense network of country schools and churches that served a dispersed rural population, including Rock Hill Sch, Sharon Sch, and Dutch Ridge Ch.

Notable geological and recreational landmarks include the Natural Bridge and Saltpeter Cave, alongside the waters of Cedar Lake and Carbon Lake. The map captures a transition in local infrastructure, showing the Jackson Country Club and a Drive-in Theater alongside traditional landmarks like the Mount Carbon Cem. These features illustrate the intersection of conservation lands and developing local leisure and transportation corridors.