1954 Map of Prairietown

About this map

Prairietown serves as a central hub for this rural landscape where the northern edge of Madison County meets Macoupin County. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Cahokia Creek and its tributaries, including Sherry Creek and Paddock Creek, which carve through the agricultural fields of Omphghent and Moro townships. This mid-century survey reveals a dense network of one-room schoolhouses and country churches that anchored these farming communities before many were consolidated. Genealogists will find significant value in the location of the Liberty Prairie Cem and St Johns Ch, alongside specialized landmarks like the Pumping Sta and the Midway settlement. The transit infrastructure is equally prominent, with the New York Central and Wabash lines cutting through the southern townships near Carpenter.