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1961 Map of Evansville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Ohio River forms the winding industrial and geographic spine of this regional survey, connecting the primary urban hubs of Evansville, Henderson, and Owensboro. The landscape transition from the river bottomlands to the interior is marked by a complex network of waterways, including the Green River, Rough River, and Tradewater River. In the west, the Camp Breckinridge Military Reservation occupies a significant tract of land, while the eastern reaches of the map are defined by the subterranean wonders of Mammoth Cave National Park and the karst topography noted as Numerous Depressions along the Dripping Springs Escarpment.

Transportation corridors are dominated by the L & N RR and Ic RR, which facilitated the movement of coal and agricultural goods from towns like Madisonville, Central City, and Bowling Green. The map illustrates a rural landscape interspersed with small settlements such as Sebree, Livermore, and Leitchfield, providing a detailed look at the Ohio Valley's mid-century rail and highway infrastructure before the widespread expansion of the interstate system.