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1964 Map of Russellville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Russellville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Wabash River serves as the winding border between Illinois and Indiana in this mid-century survey, dividing Lawrence and Crawford counties from Knox County. The landscape is defined by its drainage and aviation history, featuring the sprawling Lawrenceville Vincennes Municipal Airport in the south and the smaller Emison Airport to the east. The low-lying bottomlands are managed by an extensive network of waterways including Taylor Ditch, Allison Ditch, and Otter Pond Ditch, alongside a significant Levee system designed to protect the surrounding agricultural fields.

Local genealogy and social history are anchored by numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as the Church of the Brethren and Rising Sun Ch. Named landmarks like Broadie Lake, Miller Pond, and Grays Pond dot the river valley. The settlement of Russellville occupies a prominent position on the western bank, while the map also details numerous Gravel Pits and an active Oil Field, reflecting the industrial footprint of the era.