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1923 Map of Bowling Green

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Bowling Green
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Bowling Green serves as the focal point for this early 1920s survey of south-central Kentucky, where the Louisville and Nashville RR bisects the landscape near Memphis Junction. The intricate meandering of the Barren River and its major tributaries, including Drake Creek and Bays Fork, dictates the region's transport patterns, with numerous river crossings and landings visible before modern bridge infrastructure dominated. Local commerce and community life in this era were centered around small rural nodes such as Cassadays Store, Alvaton, and Allen Springs.

Researchers will find a dense network of early education and religious sites, including the Cave Mill School, Cedar Grove School, and Burton Memorial Church. The map also captures specialized topographical and industrial landmarks like Massey Mill, the subterranean curiousness of Lost River, and the distinct loop of Horseshoe Bend along the river's path, providing a detailed record of the county's agrarian and early industrial layout.