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1987 Map of Danville

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Danville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Vermilion River and its multiple forks define the landscape around Danville in the 1980s, where industrial roots meet preserved natural areas. This map documents a region heavily influenced by its geological resources, showing numerous Strip Mine sites and a Gravel Pit interspersed between agricultural centers. The city of Danville serves as the regional hub, housing the Vermilion County Courthouse, Danville Junior College, and the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Across the state line in Indiana, the Wabash River meanders past Covington and Attica, while the Big Pine Creek and Sugar Creek carve through the eastern terrain. Historical infrastructure is well-preserved here, including various lines of the Norfolk And Western Railway and Conrail. From the academic grounds of Purdue University in the northeast to the wetlands of Cranberry Marsh, the survey captures a detailed view of the borderlands' transition from coal-country industry to educational and recreational spaces like Kickapoo State Park.