1974 Map of Pyatts

About this map

The industrial and agricultural landscape of Perry County is dominated by extensive surface operations, with a massive Strip Mine and multiple Strip Mined Areas carving through the countryside east of Pinckneyville. This 1970s survey reveals a complex network of resource extraction alongside traditional rural life. While the Illinois Central Gulf and Missouri Pacific railroads facilitate the movement of coal, the map preserves the locations of numerous family and community landmarks. Researchers will find several rural centers like Denny and Cudgetown, along with an array of houses of worship including Holts Prairie Ch and Bethel Ch. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Beaucoup Creek and its many tributaries, which weave between mine Tailings and established cemeteries like Pick Cem and Dry Cem, providing a clear picture of the region's mid-century topography and land use.