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1963 Map of Linton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Linton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The town of Linton serves as a major hub for the Indiana coal fields in the early 1960s, surrounded by a landscape heavily shaped by industrial activity. The area is marked by numerous Strip Mines and several water features born from the mining process, such as Reservoir No 26 and Reservoir No 29 within the Greene-Sullivan State Forest. A dense network of railroads, including the Monon, Pennsylvania, and Illinois Central, converges to transport the region's resources.

A notable landmark is the Historical Marker northeast of town, commemorating the geographic heart of the American people during that era. Outside the main settlement, smaller communities like Vicksburg, White Rose, and Island City dot the landscape, supported by local institutions such as Morris Chapel and Olive Branch Ch. The map also captures several traditional burial sites, including the Old Linton Cem and Richards Cem, providing essential details for family historians.