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1966 Map of Prairie

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The community of Prairie and the nearby hamlet of Gibson anchor this mid-century topographic survey of the Monroe County landscape. The area is defined by a dense network of country churches and burial grounds, serving as a significant record for genealogical research. Prominent local landmarks include Baptist Grove Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and the Aberdeen-Prairie Sch, alongside numerous family and church cemeteries such as Patterson Cem and Coleman Cem.

Industry and transport are woven into the terrain, most notably via the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line that bisects the region. Natural watercourses like Chuquatonchee Creek and James Creek shape the drainage patterns, while specialized land use is indicated by a Claypit and a central Sewage Disposal plant. This map provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and infrastructure in the decades following the mid-century.