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1978 Map of Clinton

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Clinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Wabash River serves as the eastern boundary for this Indiana landscape, where the industry of Clinton and surrounding townships is clearly etched into the terrain. Extensive Strip Mine operations dominate the western and southern sections, particularly around Centenary and Universal, revealing the intensive coal extraction that shaped the local economy. The city of Clinton is a dense hub of civic and religious life, featuring landmarks like the Municipal Bldg, the Sacred Heart Sch, and Riverside Cem.

Rural life is marked by a network of named schools and cemeteries, such as the Ernie Pyle Sch and Helts Prairie Cem, which offer significant touchpoints for genealogical research. Transportation remains vital, with the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor and a historic Covered Bridge over Brouilletts Creek. From the quiet heights of Crompton Hill to the riverfront at Lyford, the map documents a community defined by its natural resources and established river-town infrastructure.