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2016 Map of Bowling Green South

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bowling Green South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bowling Green dominates this landscape, serving as the hub where the Barren River meets a complex network of road and rail infrastructure. Education and aviation define the central corridor, with the sprawling campus of Western Kentucky Univ and the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport anchoring the city's southward expansion. The topography is marked by significant rises such as Reservoir Hill and Mount Victor, while the Lost River suggests the area's intricate karst drainage patterns.

Industrial and suburban growth is evident along the CSX Transportation lines through Memphis Junction. Traces of the region's long history are preserved in numerous community landmarks, from the established Fairview Cem to the outlying Plano and Three Springs areas. The map details the transition from the dense urban grid of the city center to the surrounding hills and the winding course of Drakes Creek to the east.