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1963 Map of Jasonville

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Jasonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Jasonville and its surrounding coal-rich landscape are the focus of this mid-century survey, which reveals an era of significant industrial activity across the Sullivan Co Clay Co and Clay Co Greene Co borders. The landscape is heavily marked by numerous Strip Mines and the extensive Latta Yard rail infrastructure of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. This industrial footprint contrasts with the recreational development at Shakamak State Park, where Lake Shakamak and Lake Lenape serve as prominent water features.

Local history is preserved in the rural settlements and civic landmarks scattered throughout the area, such as the Township High Sch near Coalmont and various country churches like Friendly Grove Ch. The map also traces the historic route of the Wabash and Erie Canal as it navigates the eastern portion of the quadrangle near the Eel River. Researchers can find numerous small family and community burial grounds, including Peavey Cem and Oak Grove Cem, which anchor the early settlement patterns of the region.