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1963 Map of Linton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The industrial and extractive history of Greene and Sullivan Counties is etched into the landscape surrounding Linton. Large Strip Mine excavations dominate the western terrain, creating a complex series of ridges and basins now part of the Greene-Sullivan State Forest, including Reservoir No 26 and Reservoir No 29. This survey highlights the region's historical importance as a geographic hub, notably featuring a Historical Marker signifying the nation's former demographic center.

Transportation networks including the Illinois Central Gulf and the L & N railroads serve the clustered settlements of Midland, Vicksburg, and Victoria. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous rural landmarks like German Cem, Richards Cem, and Olive Branch Ch. The map also captures several smaller communities such as White Rose and Summit, many of which were deeply tied to the local coal and rail economies during the mid-20th century.