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1949 Map of Summit

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Nolin River winds in tight, serpentine oxbows through the heart of the region, creating a distinctive landscape of isolated knobs and deep hollows along the Hardin and Grayson County line. Just after the war, the area's social geography is anchored by a network of rural institutions like Oak Ridge School and Meeting Creek Church, reflecting a decentralized community structure. The Illinois Central railroad serves as the primary transportation spine, connecting the settlements of Eastview and Summit across the higher elevations.

Evidence of the area's transition and heritage is visible in the proximity of Old Stephensburg to the newer Stephensburg site, and the label for the Webb Mills (Abandoned) site on the river. Geological curiosities and local industry are noted through features like the Church of God at Wonderland Cavern and the Quarry near Lilmay, highlighting how the karst topography and natural resources shaped local life.