1963 Map of Glen Dean

About this map

The Illinois Central railroad corridor anchors this mid-century view of Breckinridge County, passing through the community of Glen Dean and several Oil Field operations that dot the drainage basins of Black Lick Creek and Clover Creek. Local life at this time centered around widely dispersed rural settlements and their institutions, including St Marys of the Woods Sch near McQuady and Tar Fork Ch to the northwest. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Egypt Knob, Black Jack Knob, and Cretcheloe Hill, which overlook a network of winding waterways and state routes like KY 54. This 1963 revision provides a clear picture of the land just as the Rough River Reservoir began to influence the local hydrology and infrastructure, including a prominent Pumping Station along the rail line.