1981 Map of Shelbyville

About this map

Shelbyville serves as the central hub of this 1981 survey, positioned at the edge of the expansive Lake Shelbyville. The town's grid is detailed with local landmarks such as the Courthouse, the Vine St Sch, and the Fairground. To the west, the landscape transitions into agricultural terrain marked by the Missouri Pacific and Conrail rail lines, which intersect near the town center. The map reveals a dense distribution of rural burial grounds, including Bethel Cem and Plank Cem, documenting the genealogy of the surrounding prairie. Along the eastern shore of the lake, recreational development is evident through features like the Lithia Springs Access Area and Shelby Country Club. The topography around Kaskaskia River shows the significant impact of the dam, creating a network of inlets like Coon Cove and Opossum Cove that reshaped the local geography from its earlier riverine state.