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1963 Map of Dugger

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Dugger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Dugger serves as the primary hub in this eastern Sullivan County landscape, where the legacy of industrial extraction is etched into the earth. The terrain is characterized by extensive Strip Mine operations and numerous Mine Dumps, reflecting a period of heavy surface mining that reshaped local drainage and topography. This industrial activity exists alongside established rural communities like Cass, Jericho, and Stringtown. Water features such as Reservoir North, Reservoir South, and the New Harmony Mine Pond illustrate how the mining process permanently altered the hydrology of the area.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the High Sch and Athletic Field in Dugger to numerous country burial grounds including Brodie Cem, Houck Cem, and Walters Cem. Transportation history is preserved through the Indiana Railroad and several sections of old railroad grade, which once connected these mining sites to broader markets. The southern portion of the map transitions into more traditional agrarian land use near Middle, where Shiloh Ch and Hickory Ch anchor the community.