
The Rough River winds through a complex terrain of deep hollows and high ridges at the intersection of Breckinridge, Grayson, and Ohio Counties. This early 1960s landscape is defined by the development of the Rough River Res, with the Rough River Dam and the adjacent Rough River Dam State Park appearing as significant modern landmarks. The mapping detail highlights the transition from traditional river-valley life to a recreational geography, though the older backbone of the community remains visible through numerous family cemeteries like Walker Cem and Payton Cem.
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1922 · Leitchfield
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1925 · Spring Lick
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Leitchfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Fordsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Mc Daniels
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Kingswood
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Falls Of Rough
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Glen Dean
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Fordsville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Evansville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000