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1986 Map of Madison

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Madison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The Ohio River carves a dramatic path through this 1980s landscape, anchoring a region defined by river commerce, military installations, and conservation. The massive Jefferson Military Reservation Jefferson Proving Ground dominates the central terrain north of Madison, illustrating the significant military footprint in Jefferson County. Along the river's bend, the town of Madison and nearby Hanover stand as historic anchors, with Clifty Falls State Park preserving the rugged bluffs above the water.

Rail transport remains a primary feature of the local economy, with the Seaboard System and Penn Central lines threading through industrial and agricultural corridors. To the west, the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge and Muscatatuck State Park highlight the preservation of the bottomlands near Vernon. From the riverfront at Bethlehem to the rail junction at Scottsburg, this survey documents the infrastructure of Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky at the close of the twentieth century.