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1973 Map of Glasgow North

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Glasgow North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Glasgow anchors this survey of central Barren County, showing the city's northern growth toward the Cumberland Parkway and the established rural landscapes of the 1970s. The region's petroleum history is evident through numerous Oil Wells and the settlement of Oil City, while the northern reach of Barren River Lake and the course of Beaver Creek define the local hydrology. The map captures a high concentration of community landmarks, from the Glasgow Municipal Airport and Glasgow Country Club to local spiritual centers like Salem Ch, Little Bethel Ch, and Harlow Chapel.

Geological features unique to this karst landscape include Prewitts Knob, Flint Knob, and the Crystal Onyx Cave near Cave City. The infrastructure of the era is well-documented, featuring the Louisville And Nashville railroad line and various industrial sites like the Filtration Plant and a scattered network of pipelines. Genealogists may find value in the many unnamed cemeteries and the proximity of the Vocational Sch and Hospital near the city center.