1968 Map of Xenia NE

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the southern reaches of this Clay County landscape, where the small settlement of Kenner sits amidst a network of natural and industrial features. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the terrain is defined by the winding paths of Buck Creek, Raccoon Creek, and Brush Creek, with the man-made Trago Lake providing a focal point for the local hydrology. This era represents a period of significant petroleum extraction, evidenced by the extensive Oil Field and numerous Oil Well labels scattered across the townships of Songer and Harter. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including several country houses of worship like McCabe Chapel and Golden Ch, alongside established burying grounds such as Oak Mound Cem and Camp Ground Cem. The inclusion of the Lincoln Sch and even a drive-in Theater reflects the rural community structure of mid-century Illinois.