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1986 Map of Princeton

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Princeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Wabash River and White River converge in a complex network of oxbows and backwaters, defining the border between Indiana and Illinois during the mid-1980s. This survey illustrates the industrial and academic hub of Evansville, where the University of Evansville is established near the Ohio River valley. Northward, the landscape transitions into the coal and agricultural lands of Patoka Township and Boon Township, where numerous Strip Mines are visible alongside the Patoka River.

Rail transport remained vital to the regional economy during this era, with the Southern Railway, Conrail, and Louisville & Nashville RR intersecting at major junctions like Princeton. Cultural and community centers are well-documented, from Oakland City College to local landmarks like the Warrick County Courthouse and Saint Wendel Church. Significant conservation areas, including Harmonie State Park and Beall Woods State Natural Preserve and Conservation Area, protect the riverine environment against the expanding infrastructure of I-64.