1954 Map of Waterloo

About this map

Waterloo serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, shown as it expanded along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. The surrounding landscape in Monroe County is characterized by a network of rural settlements and agricultural hubs, including Wartburg, Burksville, and Madonnaville. For genealogists and local historians, the map is remarkably dense with specific cultural landmarks, from the Holy Cross School and Old Rock School to several congregational centers like St Johns Ch and Salem Ch. The drainage patterns of Fountain Creek and Bond Creek dictate much of the rural layout, with recreational and natural features such as Island Lake and Camp Vandeventer scattered throughout the territory. Notable burial sites, including SS Peter and Paul Cem and Kolmer Cem, are clearly marked, providing essential data points for tracing early family lineages in the region.