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1949 Map of Constantine

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Constantine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Breckinridge Co Hardin Co boundary divides this landscape, where the ridges and branches of the Kentucky countryside were dotted with small community institutions in the late 1940s. The settlement of Constantine serves as a western anchor, while the eastern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of Vertrees Creek and the village of Vertrees. The area's social fabric is clearly visible through its numerous rural education sites, including Sand Ridge Sch, Pole Bridge Sch, and Cann Sch, alongside landmarks like the Mt Olive Cumberland Ch.

The rugged drainage systems of the Rough River and Linders Creek dictate the settlement patterns, forcing roads to follow the narrow valleys and ridges. Historical industry and infrastructure appear in the form of Pierce Mill and the Indefinite Boundary that weaves through the central hills. This survey, based on 1947 aerial photography, documents the transition between the rolling uplands of Sand Ridge and the sharp relief of Cow Cliff just before modern road improvements altered the local topography.