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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 valley serves as the central artery of this mid-century survey, anchoring major urban centers like Evansville, Indiana, and Owensboro, Kentucky. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage of the Green River, Pond River, and Rough River, supporting a region heavily invested in extraction and agriculture, as evidenced by numerous coal mines and oil wells scattered throughout the quadrangle. The map captures a period of significant military and institutional presence, showing the Camp Breckinridge Military Reservation and the sprawling Hoosier National Forest.

Cultural and historical markers are well-documented, from the Angel Mounds State Memorial on the riverbank to Western Kentucky State College in Bowling Green. Regional transport is dominated by the Illinois Central RR and Louisville & Nashville RR, which provided the infrastructure for the area's industrial output. To the southeast, the terrain shifts into the karst topography of Mammoth Cave National Park, where the Dripping Spring Escarpment and Numerous Depressions illustrate the unique geological character of the Pennyroyal Plateau.