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1973 Map of Glasgow North

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Glasgow North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The karst topography of central Kentucky is evident in this detailed 1973 survey, dominated by prominent elevations like Prewitts Knob and Flint Knob. The landscape is a mix of agricultural land and emerging industrial extraction, marked by numerous Oil Wells and a Quarry situated between the larger hubs of Glasgow and Cave City. This area is characterized by its subterranean features, most notably the Crystal Onyx Cave located in the northwest corner near the Louisville and Nashville rail line.

Rural community life centers on scattered settlements and country churches such as Harlow Chapel and Basil Chapel. The southern portion of the map shows the growth of the Glasgow outskirts, featuring the Glasgow Municipal Airport, a Shopping Center, and the Glasgow Memorial Gardens. To the west, the course of Beaver Creek and the presence of Oil City highlight the region's historic reliance on its natural resources and local waterways.