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1954 Map of Bowling Green North

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bowling Green North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Bowling Green and its northern outskirts are anchored by the winding course of the Barren River, which defines the landscape with sharp bends and numerous islands like McFarland Island and Slim Island. In the mid-1950s, the river valley supported a mix of industrial and recreational activity, featuring a Gaging Sta, several radio towers, and the developed grounds of Beech Bend Park. The Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting the urban core of Bowling Green to the smaller northern settlements.

Upland from the river, the terrain is dotted with small rural communities and local landmarks such as Billy Goat Hill and Garrett Hollow. A dense network of country churches, including Green River Union Ch and Union Chapel, served the residential pockets of Richardsville and Anna. This survey captures the transition from the city's built-up Delafield district to the agrarian ridges of Warren County.