1959 Map of Keensburg

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The Wabash River carves a winding path along the state line in this mid-century survey, dividing Wabash Co Illinois from Gibson Co Indiana. The landscape is defined by the river’s alluvial activity, featuring Duck Island and Coffee Island within the main channel, while the surrounding lowlands are dominated by an extensive drainage network including Scott Ditch, Watts Ditch, and Sumner Ditch. On the Illinois side, the Conrail line links the village of Keensburg to the surrounding agricultural fields and oil production zones. Numerous Oil Wells dot the terrain, particularly near Rochester and along the Mc Cleary Bluffs. Genealogists will find significant local value in the documented locations of several burial grounds, such as the Le Gier-Lovellette Cem and Keens Cem. To the southeast in Indiana, the Purdue University Horticultural Farm stands near the quiet settlements of Crawleyville and Jimtown, illustrating the region’s long-standing connection to agricultural research and development.