1961 Map of Center

About this map

The Little Barren River meanders sharply through this rural landscape on the border of Hart, Green, and Metcalfe Counties, creating distinctive geological features like Horseshoe Bend. The settlement pattern centers on small crossroads communities and rural institutions, including Center, Whickerville, and Crailhope. A high concentration of family cemeteries and country churches, such as Allens Grove Ch and Shady Grove Ch, underscores the deep genealogical roots of the region. The map also documents the mid-century infrastructure of the area, featuring pipelines traversing the northern terrain and scattered gas wells near Fancher. Prominent landmarks like Pilot Knob provide topographic orientation amidst a network of small waterways including Mouser Branch and Greasy Creek.