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1953 Map of Drakesboro

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Drakesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor anchors this mid-century look at the Muhlenberg County coalfields, connecting towns like Drakesboro and Browder to the broader industrial market. The landscape is defined by the widespread presence of Strip Mine excavations that weave between the traditional rural topography of Stony Point and Boggess Hollow. These operations exist alongside long-established community centers, including Beechmont, Belton, and the Union Ridge area.

Local genealogy and social history are well-represented by rural landmarks such as Leigh Sch, Leigh Chapel, and Kingdom Hall Ch. The map provides a precise account of the early 1950s cultural geography, marking family burial grounds like Wilcox Cem and Ennis Cem. Waterways such as Pond Creek and Hazel Creek wind through the valleys, while clusters of Oil Wells and smaller Wells indicate the diverse natural resource extraction active during this period.