1949 Map of Elizabethtown

About this map

Elizabethtown serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, where the Louisville And Nashville Railroad and Illinois Central Railroad intersect. The landscape is a network of small agricultural settlements and crossroads communities, such as Cecilia, Glendale, and Sonora. The presence of numerous parochial and rural institutions, including the Bethlehem Academy and the Childrens Home, reflects a deeply established social fabric in Hardin and LaRue Counties. The drainage of the Nolin River and its tributaries, including Billy Creek and Valley Creek, dictates the placement of early industry like Eagle Mills and Mathers Mill. To the north, the terrain is marked by Tunnel Hill, while the Osborne Quarry signifies local extraction. This map captures the region after the 1940s field checks, showcasing a transition from rail-dependent commerce to an expanding system of local roads and schools like Edin Sch and Crossroads Sch.