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1970 Map of Walsh

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Walsh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Industrial activity and rural community life define this section of Randolph County during the early 1970s. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the Peabody Coal Co Strip Mine, a massive landscape-altering operation that sits adjacent to the small settlement of Schuline. This industrial presence contrasts with the traditional agricultural layout found further west, where the Missouri Pacific railroad serves the grain and transit needs of communities like Walsh and Preston.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several family and community burial grounds such as Hughes Cem, Lively Cem, and the St Pius Cemetery near Walsh. The map also captures the Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area in the northwest, showcasing the conservation efforts along Plum Creek and Little Plum Creek. The rural social fabric is further anchored by the Central Community School and Zion Church, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure of the era.