
Industrial activity and rural community life define this 1950 survey of Vermilion County, where the Salt Fork Vermilion River and Middle Fork Vermilion River converge near Kickapoo State Park. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's coal legacy, with numerous strip mines and features like the D Day Mine and various mine dumps clustered near Hegler and Belgium. The intricate rail network, including the Wabash Railroad and New York Central RR, underscores the area's role as a transportation hub for mineral extraction and agriculture.
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1899 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Danville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Fithian
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1943 · Fithian
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Ridge Farm
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Danville NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Danville SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Danville NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Danville SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Danville NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000