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1952 Map of Clementsville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Clementsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Tennessee Ridge and Chicken Gizzard Ridge dominate the landscape of south-central Kentucky, where narrow valleys dictate the pattern of rural life. The settlement of Clementsville sits at a vital crossing of Casey Creek, serving as a hub for the surrounding hollows. Higher elevations are marked by a series of creatively named landforms like Possum Trot Ridge and Apostolic Ridge, while the lowlands are defined by agricultural clusters and local institutions such as Noel Chapel and Bethlehem Ch.

A network of small schools once anchored these communities, including the Clements Sch and Casey Creek Sch, reflecting a time when education was localized within walking distance of the family farm. To the south, the boundary between Casey Co and Adair Co crosses through rugged terrain near Creston and Rheber. Modern infrastructure appears via the Liberty-Casey County Airport, which sits atop the plateau, contrasting with the traditional river-valley settlements.