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1965 Map of Glasgow North

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Glasgow North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The rolling sinkhole plain of Barren County is prominently illustrated in this mid-1960s survey, dominated by the northern expansion of Glasgow and the small agricultural and industrial nodes surrounding it. The northern reach of the Barren River Reservoir and the winding course of Beaver Creek define the lower drainage patterns, while the uplands are marked by distinct topographic features like Prewitts Knob and Flint Knob.

Community life centers on rural intersections and crossroad settlements such as Goodnight, Oil City, and Carden. Genealogists and local historians can locate several houses of worship, including Salem Ch, Harlow Chapel, and Mt Tabor Ch. The map also captures the era's infrastructure, from the Louisville and Nashville transit lines and the Glasgow Municipal Airport to specialized sites like the Drive-in Theater and County Fairgrounds near the city center.