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1953 Map of Canmer

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Canmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Green River meanders in tight, dramatic oxbows across this Hart County landscape, creating prominent landforms like Horseshoe Bend, Rio Bend, and Sims Bend. The river’s path defines the settlement patterns and agriculture of the early 1950s, with small communities such as Canmer and Hardyville situated along the primary transit corridor of the Jackson Highway.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including rural worship centers like Gilead Ch and Frenchman Knob Ch, alongside the Crump Cem. The terrain is characterized by numerous named peaks including Frenchman Knob and Three Kiln Knob, which rise above the surrounding hollows. The presence of Memorial Sch and the community at Hinesdale reflects the established social infrastructure of this Kentucky river valley prior to late-century developments.