1963 Map of Drakesboro

About this map

Drakesboro and its surrounding coal communities reflect an era of intensive extraction and transport in Muhlenberg County. The landscape is defined by extensive Strip Mines and the infrastructure required to support them, including a notable Tipple near Browder and several Mines scattered throughout the hills. Rail traffic is the backbone of this district, with the Louisville and Nashville and Illinois Central railroads navigating the terrain. Unique engineering features such as the Twin Tunnels and a single Tunnel to the south demonstrate the complexity of moving coal through this corrugated topography.