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1951 Map of Trenton

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Trenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The North Fork Forked Deer River defines the upper landscape of this Gibson County region, where the town of Trenton serves as a primary hub for commerce and transportation. The map reflects a mid-century rural economy transitioning toward modern infrastructure, with the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and several state routes intersecting near the town center. Cultural markers of the era are visible in the local Drive-in Theater and the County Farm.

Genealogists will find significant value in the dense network of rural landmarks, including numerous country churches and cemeteries like Jones Grove Church, Harpers Chapel Cem, and Johnson Chapel Cem. Educational history is preserved through the locations of the Bethel Sch and Edison Sch. Smaller settlements such as Fruitland and Old Gibson anchor the southern portion of the sheet, surrounded by a complex system of creeks like Cain Creek and Davis Creek.