1948 Map of Princeton

About this map

The Weldon River carves a central path through this mid-century portrait of Mercer County, anchoring the town of Princeton. The landscape is a dense network of early rural education and faith, dotted with dozens of named schoolhouses like West High Point Sch and Franklin Sch, alongside local landmarks such as the County Home. The industrial and transport backbone of the era is defined by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which follows the river valley through settlements like Mill Grove. Significant water features, including the man-made Lake Paho and the curious Ballast Pit Lake, reflect the region's mid-century development. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points in the many family-named burial grounds, such as Salem Cem and Underwood Cem, which provide a clear record of the area's established farming communities during the post-war years.