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1964 Map of St. Francisville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of St. Francisville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Wabash River meanders through this mid-1960s borderlands survey, defining the divide between Lawrence County, Illinois, and Knox County, Indiana. The New York Central Railroad corridor anchors the terrestrial landscape, connecting the clustered streets of St Francisville and Allendale. This region is characterized by a complex aquatic network of oxbows and backwaters, including Swan Pond, Rapid Pond, and the significant bend at Catfish Bend.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high concentration of community landmarks, including Bunker Hill Cem, Oak Lawn Cem, and Armstrong Cem. The agricultural nature of the era is evidenced by features like Sand Barrens and numerous named rural churches such as Liberty Ch and Simpson Ch. To the north, the Mount Carmel Municipal Airport marks a modern infrastructure development amidst the historical river-valley topography.