1959 Map of East Mount Carmel
USGS Topo · Published 1961About this map
The confluence of three major river systems dominates this landscape at the boundary of Illinois and Indiana. The Wabash River, White River, and Patoka River converge in a complex network of wetlands and oxbows, including the Cypress Swamps and Claypole Pond. This 1959 survey records the region just before significant modern alterations, showing the vital connection of the Mount Carmel Ferry and the proximity of the Southern and New York Central railroads. The settlement at East Mount Carmel and the smaller hamlet of Orrville sit amidst a terrain marked by the Gordon Hills and historical markers such as the Old Indian Treaty Boundary. Local history is preserved in the locations of the Scott Chapel Cem and Orrville Cem, providing a detailed view of the rural communities and navigation hazards like Kellys Ripple during the mid-century era.
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Editions of this 1959 East Mount Carmel Map
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