1957 Map of Evansville

About this map

The Ohio River carves a winding path across this mid-century landscape, serving as the primary geographic artery for river towns like Evansville, Owensboro, and Henderson. This 1957 compilation, revised in the 1970s, illustrates the complex intersection of industry and nature in the Illinois Basin. Expansive Strip Mines are concentrated around Central City and Madisonville, while the eastern reaches are defined by the unique karst topography of Mammoth Cave National Park and the rugged terrain known as The Knobs.