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1941 Map of Valhalla

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Valhalla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The winding Osage River and South Grand River dominate this 1941 landscape, carving deep bends and loops through the rural borderlands of Henry, St. Clair, and Benton Counties. This pre-reservoir era survey reveals a riverine economy and society that relied on numerous river crossings, including Greys Mill Ford and Browns Ford. Along the riverbanks, recreational and fishing life is evident at established sites like Scotts Camp, Drennons Camp, and Eds Camp.

Central to the local community are the small hubs of Valhalla Po and the Valhalla Store, serving a dispersed population of farmers and river-dwellers. Education and faith were anchored by numerous small institutions such as Wright Creek Sch, Shady Grove Sch, and Kinney Ch. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting several family-named cemeteries such as Talley Bend Cem and Harris Bend Cem before modern landscape changes.