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1943 Map of Dugger

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Dugger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The coal fields of Sullivan County define the landscape of this 1940 survey, where extensive Strip Mine operations and numerous Mine Dumps surround the primary settlement of Dugger. The era's industrial footprint is anchored by the Illinois Central and Pennsylvania railroads, which served as the vital transport arteries for extracted resources. Smaller mining settlements like Farnsworth and Caledonia are shown as active hubs during this wartime period.

Away from the industrial excavations, rural life is marked by a dense network of family and community landmarks. Researchers can trace numerous burial grounds, such as Haupt Cem and Deckard Cem, alongside country congregations at Long Chapel and Shiloh Ch. The terrain is drained by several watercourses including Buttermilk Creek and Busseron Cr, which navigate the alternating topography of woodlots and mine tailings.