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1954 Map of Repton

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Repton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Ohio River flows through the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, dividing Shawnee National Forest in Illinois from the rolling uplands of Crittenden County, Kentucky. This riverine landscape is defined by its old crossings and small inland communities, most notably Fords Ferry and Weston along the southern bank. Further inland, the Illinois Central railroad cuts through the southern terrain, serving the village of Repton and the community at Mattoon.

The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, from family-named landmarks like Cain Bluff and Obie Mound to established social centers like Mt Zion Ch and Forest Grove Sch. The intricate drainage patterns of Crooked Creek and numerous branches like Hughes Branch illustrate a deeply dissected topography, where early roads followed the high ridges such as Cottonpatch Ridge. The presence of The Sinks in the southwest highlights the area's karst geology, while several inactive quarries and mines point to the local extractive history.