1953 Map of Coal City
USGS Topo · Published 1967About this map
Coal City and the neighboring communities of Carbon Hill, Eileen, and Diamond sit at the heart of this mid-century survey, which reveals an industrial landscape heavily shaped by coal extraction. The eastern half of the map is dominated by extensive Strip Mine operations and numerous Mine Dumps, showing the physical mark of the industry on the Illinois prairie. The region's transport network is particularly dense, with major lines including the Gulf Mobile and Ohio and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe providing the infrastructure needed for heavy freight.
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Editions of this 1953 Coal City Map
5 editions found
Historical Maps of Carbon Hill Through Time
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