1944 Map of Bucktown

About this map

Bucktown and the surrounding townships of Haddon and Jefferson reveal a mid-century landscape defined by rural crossroads and the expanding footprint of the coal industry. Surveyed just before the United States entered the war, this area shows a dense network of family cemeteries such as Skidmore Cem and Benefiel Cem, alongside community centers like Bethlehem Ch and Indian Prairie Ch. The eastern edge of the map highlights the shift in land use with several large Strip Mine operations near Pleasantville. The North Boundary Vincennes Tract cuts across the southern portion of the sheet, marking a significant historical land survey line between Sullivan and Knox counties. Waterways like Maria Creek and Marsh Creek drain the undulating terrain, while a Fire Tower stands as a sentinel over the wooded ridges near the eastern border.