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1986 Map of Terre Haute

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

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Wabash River carves a central path through this mid-1980s landscape, serving as the historical and geographic spine for industrial centers like Terre Haute and smaller riverside settlements including Hutsonville and Merom. The era's heavy industrial and extraction footprint is evident in the numerous Strip Mine operations scattered across the eastern sections near Linton and the Thunderbird Mine south of the city. Notable institutional presences include Indiana State University and the Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary, while regional aviation is anchored by Hulman Regional Airport.

Cultural and conservation boundaries are clearly marked, from the historic Old Indian Boundary line to the extensive recreation lands at Shakamak State Park and Greene-Sullivan State Forest. Transportation networks are dominated by the Conrail and Seaboard System RR lines, which link the coal-rich uplands to the river valley commerce. Local genealogy and land use can be traced through family-named landmarks like Hirt Corner and small rural congregations such as Moriah Ch.