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1961 Map of Evansville North

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Evansville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The expanding northern reaches of Evansville are captured during a period of significant post-war growth, showing the transformation of farmland into suburban developments. The map highlights a complex infrastructure network where the New York Central, Illinois Central, and Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads intersect the landscape. Major aviation landmarks like Dress Memorial Airport and the smaller Skylane Airport signify the area's role as a regional transportation hub.

Beyond the urban core, established rural communities such as Darmstadt and McCutchanville maintain their distinct character, supported by local institutions like Salem Ch and Township Sch. The landscape is dotted with several significant burial grounds, including the expansive St Joseph Cemetery and Sunset Memorial Gardens. Active resource extraction is evident through numerous Oil Wells scattered across the Oil Field north of Pigeon Creek, illustrating the region's diverse economic base of industry, aviation, and agriculture.