1951 Map of Clinton

About this map

The Wabash River serves as the dominant eastern boundary for this region during the early 1950s, defining the landscape around the city of Clinton and its industrial satellites. The transition from the river bottomlands to the interior reveals a significant coal extraction economy, evidenced by numerous Strip Mines and the prominent smokestack near Crompton Hill. This survey captures the mid-century vitality of several unincorporated communities and coal patches, including Centenary, Universal, and Klondyke.