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1963 Map of Linton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Linton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The industrial and extractive landscape of Greene County is on full display here, centered on the city of Linton and the surrounding coal fields. This 1963 revision highlights an era where mining operations had significantly reshaped the terrain, leaving behind numerous strip mines and reservoirs like Sunflower Pond and County Line Lake. A notable point of pride for the region is the Historical Marker located just east of the city, identifying a past geographic center of the United States.

Rail transport is vital to this district, with the Monon, Illinois Central, and Pennsylvania lines converging to serve the local economy. Beyond the industrial zones, traditional community life is anchored by rural landmarks such as Old Linton Cem, Olive Branch Ch, and the small settlement of Island City. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Greene-Sullivan State Forest, showing the early stages of land reclamation in the wake of intensive mining.