1954 Map of St. Jacob

About this map

St Jacob serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated along the Penn Central rail line near the Madison and St. Clair county border. The area is defined by a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Augusta Cem, Friedens Cem, and Smart Cem, which offer significant data points for genealogists tracking local families. The physical geography is dominated by the winding path of Silver Creek and its tributaries like East Fork Silver Creek and Little Silver Creek, which together drain the agricultural terrain. Notably, Emerald Mound stands as a prominent topographical feature in the southern portion of the survey. The mapping also captures evidence of changing infrastructure, such as the Old Grade Railroad, alongside community institutions like St Johns Sch and the settlement at Wendell.