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1951 Map of Clinton

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Clinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The industrial and agricultural landscape of western Indiana is clearly defined by the Wabash River and a dense network of coal operations. In this mid-century survey, the town of Clinton serves as a central hub, flanked by mining-oriented settlements like Centenary and Klondyke. The prevalence of numerous labels for Strip Mine and a Gravel Pit indicates the region's heavy reliance on extraction during the early 1950s. Transportation is dominated by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads, which weave through the terrain to support local industry.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established institutions such as Sacred Heart Sch and the County Hospital, alongside many rural burial grounds including Higbie Cem and Salem Ch Cem. The transition from the flatlands of Helt to the rugged breaks near Crompton Hill and Brouilletts Creek showcases the natural drainage patterns that shaped the growth of communities like Fairview Park and Universal.