1956 Map of Vincennes

About this map

Vincennes and the Wabash River valley define this mid-century landscape where southern Indiana meets Illinois and Kentucky. The region is marked by a complex network of transportation and conservation, featuring the extensive Hoosier National Forest and the massive Naval Ammunition Depot (Crane) in the east. The river-heavy geography of the White River and Patoka River is interlaced with major rail lines like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and Illinois Central RR, which historically connected agricultural hubs such as Washington and Jasper to larger markets.