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1948 Map of Coal City

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Coal City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Coal mines and small settlements define this landscape along the border of Owen, Clay, and Greene Counties. The New York Central railroad provides the primary north-south artery through Coal City and Daggett, serving the regional mining industry that is visible in the scattered workings throughout the hills. In the southern portion of the map, the Eel River and its associated Ditch network dominate the lowlands, reflecting an era of intensive land reclamation for agriculture.

Evidence of earlier transportation networks remains visible in the Erie Canal (Abandoned) which traces the north bank of the river through Hubbell. Local social centers are well-documented, including numerous small schools like College Hill Sch and Dean Sch, alongside many rural churches such as Bethsaida Ch and Scaffold Prairie Ch. These landmarks, paired with family-named cemeteries like Sink Cem and Fiscus Cem, offer a clear picture of the mid-century community structure.