1953 Map of Carrollton

About this map

The Ohio River and Kentucky River converge at Carrollton, forming the geographical heart of this 1953 survey. The river valley is defined by steep ridges like Racket Ridge and Thorn Ridge, where small settlements and rural landmarks are scattered across the dissected plateau. In the town itself, the gridded street plan sits just north of the expansive General Butler State Park, while across the water, the Indiana shoreline features the small community of Brooksburg and the rural junction at Five Points. Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous rural burial grounds and places of worship, such as the Old Bethel Cemetery and Mt Zion Church. The map also documents the industrial and educational landscape of the early 1950s, from the Quarry south of town to the River View School overlooking the Ohio.