1958 Map of Vincennes

About this map

The Wabash River and White River valley define the western landscape of this mid-century survey, where the river-rich lowlands of southwest Indiana meet the heavily forested hills of the Hoosier National Forest. Centered on Vincennes, the map documents a robust transportation network during the 1950s, characterized by major rail arteries like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and the Southern Ry. To the north, the massive Crane Naval Ammunition Depot occupies a significant portion of the terrain, illustrating the era's military footprint.