1943 Map of Hymera

About this map

The coal-rich landscape of Sullivan County, Indiana, is defined here by the extensive presence of Strip Mine operations and named underground works such as the Peerless Mine and Baker Mine. During the early 1940s, the community of Hymera served as a central hub for this extraction economy, supported by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads. The map reveals a dense network of local landmarks, including many family-named churches like Palmers Prairie Ch and Sugar Grove Ch, alongside rural schoolhouses like Gilmour Sch. To the east, the recreational landscape of Shakamak State Park begins to emerge, contrasting with the industrial character of the surrounding townships. Topographical details such as the Alum Caves and several Artesian Wells near the Busseron Creek drainage provide a unique view into the region's natural hydrology and geology.