1969 Map of Slovak

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Grand Prairie defines this 1960s survey, illustrating a region shaped by complex water management and Central European heritage. The settlement of Slovak stands at the heart of the quadrangle, flanked by the Russian Orthodox Cem and the Czech National Cem, reflecting the specific immigrant history of this portion of Prairie County. The terrain is a network of irrigation, with Peckerwood Lake and various reservoirs providing the water necessary for the local rice and soybean economy. Transport is anchored by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which runs north-south through Tollville, passing near St Peters Ch. Natural drainage follows the meandering path of La Grue Bayou and Wolf Island Slash, cutting through a grid of section lines and isolated farms like Siedenstricker.