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1960 Map of Constantine

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Constantine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Rough River winds through the heart of this landscape, its path carving deep valleys through the Kentucky countryside at the start of the 1960s. This survey, updated from earlier photography, shows the winding course of the Rough River Reservoir as it begins to take shape in the southern half of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations like Laurel Ridge and the Arch, while the boundary between Breckinridge and Hardin counties cuts through the western hills near the settlement of Dyer.

Local life is centered around rural crossroads and spiritual landmarks such as Vertrees, which is anchored by Vertrees Ch and nearby Vertrees Creek. Genealogists will find several family and community landmarks, including Grandview Cem, Lyon Cem, and Gray Cem. The presence of Pierce Mill and various springs like McGuffin Spring indicate the enduring reliance on local water sources and the river-driven economy of this region.