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1953 Map of Beech Grove

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Beech Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Beech Grove and the surrounding Highland Rim transition into the flatlands of The Barrens in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by a dense network of family-named hollows and ridges, such as Douglas Ridge and Robinson Ridge, which dictate the placement of small rural communities like Gossburg and Bradyville. These settlements are anchored by local landmarks including the Gossburg Sch and Jernigan Hill Church.

Transportation through the region follows both natural and improved paths, from the winding Garrison Fork to the established Dixie Highway West. The map reveals a highly localized social geography, evidenced by the numerous small family burial grounds like Mt Hebron Cem and Bowman Cem that dot the hillsides. Geologic features such as Burk Cave and Broyles Cave further distinguish this area where the Approximate Valley Divide separates the local watersheds.