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1952 Map of Dugger

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dugger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Extensive surface mining operations dominate the landscape of eastern Sullivan County during the mid-20th century. Numerous Strip Mine sites and a prominent Mine Dump define the terrain, reflecting the heavy industrial character of the era. The town of Dugger serves as the primary hub, where the Illinois Central and Pennsylvania railroads intersect to facilitate the region's coal transit.

Beyond the industrial zones, a network of rural settlements and family landmarks persists. Small communities such as Cass, Caledonia, and Farnsworth are visible alongside local institutions like Long Chapel and Berea Ch. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous burial grounds scattered throughout the township, including Haupt Cem, Woodward Cem, and Pirtle Cem, which mark the generational roots of families living between the branches of Buttermilk Creek and Busseron Creek.