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1952 Map of Equality

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Equality
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Green River and Rough River converge in this 1950s landscape, marking the intersection of Ohio, McLean, and Muhlenberg counties. The settlement of Equality (Kronos Sta) serves as a focal point near the Equality Ch, while the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks cut across the southern reach near Smallhous. This era reveals a transition toward industrial land use, with several Strip Mine operations appearing alongside established family landmarks and small rural communities.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous family burial grounds and community centers, such as Tichnor Cem, Bell Cem, and Patterson Cem. River navigation history is anchored by U S Lock No 1 on the Rough River, which provided critical access for the region's early commerce. From the heights of Cave Hill to the riverbanks at Point Pleasant, the map records a specific moment of Kentucky's mid-century rural development.