1941 Map of Seelyville

About this map

The Rose Polytechnic Institute and the expansive grounds of Camp Wildwood define the landscape just east of Terre Haute during the early 1940s. This survey illustrates a region transitioning from heavy industrial reliance to suburban development, with several active coal sites like the Binkley Mine and various Strip Mine operations scattered across the eastern terrain. The presence of the Central Canal (Abandoned) winding toward Riley provides a clear view of 19th-century infrastructure being superseded by a dense network of modern transportation. Four major railroads, including the Pennsylvania RR and the New York Central RR, bisect the county, supporting smaller coal-belt settlements such as Seelyville and Glen Ayr. Local history is preserved in the numerous rural landmarks, from the Vigo County Childrens Home and the County Home to small country houses of worship like Union Ch and Pleasant Valley Ch.