1961 Map of Center

About this map

Center and Crailhope serve as the primary social hubs for this rural landscape where Metcalfe, Hart, Barren, and Green counties converge. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Little Barren River, which carves deep meanders like Horseshoe Bend as it flows northward. This mid-century survey reflects an era of small-scale agriculture and early energy exploration, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells and scattered family farms. The interior is punctuated by landmarks such as Pilot Knob and the sizable Hundred Acre Pond, while the cultural landscape is anchored by a dense network of country churches and family burial grounds. Researchers will find numerous sites of genealogical interest, including Shady Grove Ch, Allens Grove Ch, and the Macedonia Ch Cem, which collectively illustrate the decentralized settlement patterns of south-central Kentucky.