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1978 Map of Vera

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Vera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Salt River and its complex network of tributaries, including Sugar Creek and Grassy Creek, define the topography of this corner of Pike County in the late 1970s. This survey highlights the intersection of transportation and small-scale settlement, with the Illinois Central Gulf railroad passing through Vera in the south, while the Burlington Northern line serves Reading along the river in the north. The landscape is dotted with family-named burial grounds like McElwee Cem, Arthur Cem, and Euell Cem, providing significant touchpoints for local genealogists.

Industrial activity and infrastructure are woven into the rural fabric, evidenced by a Gravel Pit, multiple Pipelines, and a Gaging Station on the water. Significant local landmarks such as Grassy Creek Ch and the historical path of Paris Road reflect the community's established social and transit patterns. The terrain transitions across the townships of Peno, Buffalo, and Cuivre, showing a mix of wooded creek bottoms and cleared upland ridges.