1986 Map of Princeton

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The Wabash River and White River converge in this mid-1980s landscape, defining the watery border between southwestern Indiana and Illinois. The city of Princeton serves as a central hub, surrounded by agricultural townships and the growing industrial presence of Evansville to the south. Transportation networks are a primary focus, featuring the intersection of Interstate 64 and U.S. 41, alongside the tracks of the Southern and Conrail railroads. This era shows a region balanced between its river-valley roots and modern infrastructure, visible in the sprawling Patoka State Fish and Wildlife Area and various strip mines located throughout Pike Co and Warrick Co. Smaller settlements like Fort Branch, Haubstadt, and the riverside New Harmony appear alongside extensive drainage systems such as Scott Ditch and Greeley Ditch, which have long managed the fertile bottomlands.