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1959 Map of New Harmony

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of New Harmony
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Wabash River carves a complex, winding course through this mid-century landscape, creating a series of major river features including Kingdom Island, Fox Island, and the massive Ribeyre Island. At the heart of the region sits New Harmony, a settlement defined by its unique heritage and public spaces like Murphy Park and The Labyrinth State Mem. The map reveals a highly active agrarian and industrial district, marked by numerous Oil Field and Oil Wells operations throughout the Harmony and Hawthorne townships.

Rural infrastructure is exceptionally dense, featuring numerous local landmarks such as Olive Chapel, Bethesda Ch, and Mt Pleasant Ch. Rail transport is anchored by the Illinois Central Railroad, which services towns like Griffin and Stewartsville. From the wooded expanses of Harmonie State Park to the lowlands of Goose Pond and Rattling Slough, the geography reflects a diverse river-bottom economy where traditional farming, early fossil fuel extraction, and conservation efforts converge.