1953 Map of Coal City

About this map

Coal City serves as a central hub in this mid-century look at the borderlands of Clay, Owen, and Greene counties. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's extractive economy, with numerous Strip Mines and the tracks of the New York Central railroad defining the local industry. A significant historical marker is the path of the Wabash and Erie Canal, noted here as abandoned as it follows the southern bank of the Eel River. Local life is anchored by small communities like Stockton, Daggett, and Hubbell, alongside rural institutions such as New Hope Ch, Mt Vernon Ch, and the Dean Sch. The map also captures numerous family-named burial grounds, including the Sink, Winters, and Fiscus cemeteries, providing a detailed record for genealogical research in this part of Indiana.