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1992 Map of Cecilia

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Cecilia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Cecilia and the surrounding rural landscape of Hardin County appear here in a period of transition as Elizabethtown expands westward. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by urban growth, featuring the Towne Mall, several educational institutions including a Community College and Vo-Tech Sch, and the residential neighborhoods of Helmwood Heights. This expansion meets the more traditional agricultural and rail-oriented patterns of the western half, where the Illinois Central Gulf railroad tracks connect the smaller communities of St John and Hansbrough.

Aviation and infrastructure play a significant role in the local geography, anchored by Addington Field and the corridor established by the Western Kentucky Parkway. Water resources like Rhudes Creek and Billy Creek drain the undulating terrain, while localized landmarks such as St Johns Ch, Bethel Ch, and the Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens provide important reference points for genealogists tracking family histories in these rural Kentucky settlements.