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1960 Map of Elizabethtown

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Elizabethtown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Elizabethtown serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, shown during a period of significant infrastructure expansion. The map details the convergence of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the newly developed Kentucky Toll Road, illustrating the town's evolution as a regional transportation hub. Residential growth is evident in neighborhoods like Indian Hills, while the surrounding rural landscape is dotted with family-named landmarks and institutions such as St James Ch, Severns Valley Ch, and the McCullum Cem.

The topography transitions from the urban core toward the drainage of Valley Creek and Middle Creek. Notable water features like Lake Elizabeth and Sportsman Lake reflect the area's recreational geography. Genealogists can trace localized settlements and landmarks including Tunnel Hill and Crest, along with numerous schools like Morningside Sch and Valley View Sch that supported the growing community.