1966 Map of Vienna

About this map

Vienna serves as a focal point in this southern Illinois survey, situated at a junction where the Burlington Northern, Missouri Pacific, and Conrail rail lines once converged. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Cache River and its many tributaries, including Dutchman Creek and McCorkle Creek. In the township of Elvira, the settlement of Buncombe sits near several small family burial grounds such as Jenkins Cem and Peterson Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted local genealogy of the area. Significant topographical features like Wildcat Bluff contrast with industrial sites like the local Quarries and Gravel Pit. The map captures a period of transition, showing the newly constructed Interstate 57 cutting through the western portion of the quadrangle near West Vienna, forever altering the traditional overland routes through Bloomfield and Cache townships.