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1965 Map of Brownsville

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Brownsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Green River meanders in tight, dramatic oxbows through this mid-1960s survey of Edmonson County, carving a path that separates the town of Brownsville from the western reaches of Mammoth Cave National Park. The landscape is a complex network of ridges and hollows, such as Caney Hollow and Bear Gulf, where small settlements like Asphalt, Windyville, and Grassland are connected by narrow winding roads. The river’s importance to local infrastructure is visible at the Gaging Station Lock No 6, while the upland areas are dotted with numerous small country churches and cemeteries, reflecting the deep-rooted community history of the region.

Industrial activity is scattered throughout the terrain, including several Mines, a Strip Mine, and Oil Wells located near Shingle Machine Creek. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Shipley Knob and Potato Hill, provide a detailed look at the rural economy and settlement patterns before modern development altered the character of the Green River valley. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous church sites, including Old New Liberty Ch and New Liberty Ch, which highlight the shifting centers of local worship.