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1908 Map of Calhoun

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Calhoun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

The Green River meanders through this early twentieth-century landscape, serving as a primary artery for trade and travel across McLean, Daviess, and Henderson counties. At the time of this survey, the river’s importance is underscored by the numerous river crossings and landings documented, including Quinn Ferry, Steamport Ferry, and Highbank Ferry. These points of transit linked isolated rural settlements like Beechgrove and Ashbyburg to larger regional hubs.

Concentrations of development are visible at Calhoun and Ramsey, where the Louisville and Nashville R R tracks follow the southern riverbanks. The interior terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries such as Panther Creek and Deer Creek, while small post offices and communities like Curdsville, Saint Joseph, and West Louisville dot the uplands. This map preserves a detailed view of Kentucky's river-and-rail economy before modern infrastructure replaced the localized ferry system.