1998 Map of Vincennes

About this map

The Wabash River serves as the focal point for this survey of the Illinois and Indiana border, where the historic city of Vincennes sits at a critical bend. The landscape reflects a deep history of frontier administration and cultural development, centered on the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and the Indiana Territory State Memorial. In the late 20th century, the city shows a dense grid of streets supporting Vincennes University and various parochial institutions like Sacred Heart Sch. Across the river in Illinois, the terrain transitions into the wide, low-lying alluvial plains of Allison, defined by a network of drainage systems including Allison Ditch and the Brevoort Levee. This map documents a region where river transport, aviation via the Lawrenceville - Vincennes International Airport, and historic preservation converge at one of the oldest settlements in the Midwest.