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1985 Map of Bowling Green

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Bowling Green
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Bowling Green and the rolling Pennyroyal Plateau are the focus of this 1985 mid-century survey, which reveals the complex hydrology and transportation networks along the Kentucky and Tennessee border. The Barren River meanders toward the northeast, backed by the significant reservoir at Barren River Lake and its accompanying Barren River Lake State Resort Park. This era shows the continued prominence of the L & N RR, which serves as a backbone for the settlements of Franklin, Russellville, and Springfield.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous small rural landmarks, such as Chandlers Chapel, Old Pioneer Cem, and Green River Union Cem, which anchor the smaller communities like Siloam, Adolphus, and Dot. The landscape is dotted with karst-related features, including Sulphur Spring and Buzzard Cave Spring, highlighting the region's unique geography. Institutional landmarks like the Western Ky Univ Agricultural Center and Highland Academy further illustrate the mid-80s development of the area.