1963 Map of Willows

About this map

The Big Black River meanders across the border of Warren and Claiborne Counties in this early 1960s landscape, defining a region where water and rail dictated the local economy. Small settlements and rural community hubs like Allen (Nanachehaw), Ingleside, and Willows are scattered throughout the lowlands, often anchored by country churches such as Little Come and See Ch or Ashland Ch. The winding course of the Illinois Central railroad runs parallel to the river, crossing numerous bayous and creeks that drain into the basin.