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1948 Map of Trafalgar

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Trafalgar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The town of Trafalgar serves as the primary hub on this mid-century survey of rural Johnson County, situated at the intersection of a significant rail network. The New York Central railroad cuts through the heart of the community, while the Illinois Central corridor runs further west, illustrating the vital role of rail transport in the local agricultural economy. The landscape is dotted with smaller crossroads settlements like Samaria, Anita, and Bud, each serving its immediate township with essential institutions.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several family and community burial grounds such as Dollings Cem and Shiloh Cem. The spiritual life of the area is represented by structures like the Christian Temple, Beech Grove Ch, and Samaria Ch. This map preserves the locations of rural schoolhouses, such as the Union Township Sch, and the winding paths of Stotts Creek and Indian Cr before modern land use patterns significantly altered the rural layout.