1953 Map of Butler

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The Licking River winds sharply through this rural landscape on the border of Campbell and Pendleton Counties, carving a deep valley that anchors the local community. The town of Butler sits at a prominent bend in the river, served by the Louisville and Nashville railroad which follows the western bank. This mid-century survey reveals a network of upland ridges populated by small settlements like Peach Grove, Kohler, and Mt Auburn, each connected by winding roads that trace the topography. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous small burial grounds and rural houses of worship, including Butler Cem, Pleasant Hill Cem, and the Fisher Tabernacle. The drainage patterns of Flour Creek and Twelvemile Creek define the agricultural potential of the region, showing how the river and its tributaries dictated the placement of homesteads and early transport routes.