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1954 Map of Hartford

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hartford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Hartford and the surrounding coalfields of Ohio County are captured in this mid-century topographic record, showing a landscape defined by the winding Rough River and the industrial infrastructure of the day. The map documents an area where agriculture and heavy industry converged, featuring extensive Strip Mines and the Taylor Mines settlement south of Beaver Dam. This period highlights the critical role of rail transport, with the Louisville and Nashville and Illinois Central railroads connecting the small mining and farming communities that dot the terrain.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find significant detail in the placement of country churches and family-named cemeteries, such as North Creek Ch, Goshen Ch, and the Alexander Cem. Smaller settlements like Render, McHenry, and Centertown are shown alongside geographic landmarks like Rock House Slough and McCormick Slough, providing a clear view of the region's rural character before modern development altered these traditional boundaries.