1961 Map of Greensburg

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Green River winds through the heart of this central Kentucky landscape, carving deep bends and creating distinctive river features like Cox Bend and Spillmans Hole. The topography is defined by the sharp transition between the river lowlands and the higher elevations of Marshall Ridge, with numerous Gas Wells scattered throughout the northern sections, particularly within the Big South Field. This era of the mid-twentieth century shows a dispersed rural settlement pattern anchored by small communities such as Black Gnat and Bengal. Local history and family genealogy are well-represented by numerous country churches and cemeteries, including Beech Grove Ch and Parrott Cem. The boundary between Taylor and Green counties bisects the quadrangle, illustrating the connectivity between the regional hub at Greensburg and the neighboring outskirts of Campbellsville.