1971 Map of Olney

About this map

Olney serves as the regional hub at the crossing of the Illinois Central and Baltimore and Ohio railroads. This early 1970s landscape is defined by its institutional and industrial infrastructure, ranging from Olney Central College and the Waterworks to a numerous collection of Oil Wells peppered across the surrounding countryside. The town plan is densely packed with local landmarks like Bower Park and the Courthouse, while the outskirts feature mid-century cultural markers such as a Drive-in Theater.