1960 Map of Santa Claus

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Lincoln State Park and the Nancy Hanks Lincoln State Memorial anchor the northwest corner of this Spencer County landscape, preserving the wooded terrain where Abraham Lincoln spent his youth. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals an area defined by a mix of leisure, commemoration, and heavy industry. While travelers visited Santa Claus and Santa Fe to the north, much of the surrounding land was occupied by active extraction. Extensive Strip Mines and numerous Oil Wells are scattered across the quadrangle, particularly around Buffaloville and Clay City. The Southern railroad line cuts through this industrial corridor, connecting smaller settlements like Lamar and Newtonville. Genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Tableman Cem and Meeks Cem, alongside rural social hubs like the Clay-Huff Sch and Mt Zion Ch.