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1953 Map of Delaware

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Delaware
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Green River carves a winding path through the heart of this landscape, marking the confluence of Henderson, Daviess, and McLean counties. In the early 1950s, this region was defined by its river-oriented settlements and an emerging energy economy, evidenced by the numerous Oil Wells scattered across the countryside near Niagara and Coraville. The river served as a vital artery for the area, with riverfront points such as Rangers Landing and Quinn Landing serving the local population.

Rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks and country congregations, including Pleasant Valley Ch and Delaware Creek Ch. The map provides significant genealogical value through its recorded burial sites like Boston Cem, Nunn Cem, and Gish Cem. From the small community of Delaware to the upper reaches of Sputzman Creek, the topography reveals a blend of creek-bottom agriculture and upland homesteading characteristic of West Kentucky.