1966 Map of Danville SE

About this map

The Vermilion River carves a deep, winding valley through this landscape, creating a sharp contrast between the industrial activity on the western bluffs and the agricultural tablelands to the east. In the 1960s, the area south of Danville was defined by extensive extractive industries, with numerous Strip Mines, Gravel Pits, and a Mine Dump indicating the region's reliance on coal and aggregate. The expansion of utility and scientific infrastructure is evident through the University of Illinois Radio Telescope and an Observatory located near Langley Bottom.