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1950 Map of Springfield West

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Springfield West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The State Capitol and the historic seat of government dominate the urban grid of Springfield in this mid-century survey. The landscape reflects a dense intersection of civic life and industrial infrastructure, with five major rail lines including the Illinois Terminal and Gulf Mobile and Ohio converging on the city. To the north, the Oak Ridge Cem contains the Lincoln Tomb, while the Fair Grounds and Capital Airport mark the city's northward expansion.

Beyond the primary city limits, the terrain shifts toward the winding Sangamon River and its tributaries like Spring Creek. Smaller outlying settlements such as Jerome and Bradfordton are documented alongside numerous rural educational sites including Crackneck Sch and Independence Sch. The map illustrates the early post-war development of the region, where institutions like Concordia Seminary and St Johns Hospital served a growing central Illinois population.